Speaker Penny Heyns is a businesswoman, guest television presenter and the world’s greatest female breaststroke swimmer. As a presenter, Penny delivers a powerful message of hope and inspiration for audiences all over the world. Her experience as an Olympic athlete gives her an unparalleled insight into what it takes to get to the top – and most importantly, to stay there.
Why you should book speaker Penny Heyns
- As an Olympic gold medalist, Penny has unparalleled insights about getting to the top – she can help you by showing you the way there.
- Penny’s keynotes and workshops are highly customizable – she can tailor her presentations to the exact needs of the client.
As an Olympic swimmer, speaker Penny Heyns established herself as the greatest female breaststroker by becoming the only person in the world to hold world records in all three possible distances, the 50m, 100m and 200m events. Penny broke 14 individual world records, and she is the only woman in Olympic history to win both the 100m and 200m breaststroke events in Atlanta 1996 and bronze in Sydney 2000.
Penny’s success is not limited to the swimming pool. After her retirement, she established herself as a businesswoman, sought after keynote speaker and guest television presenter. Her experience both in the world of elite sports and business provides her with a unique insight into what it takes to get to the top – and to stay there. Penny’s achievements also brought her personal audiences with Nelson Mandela and in 2012 she was inducted into the Africa Sports Hall of Fame.
As a speaker Penny Heyns inspires audiences all over the world: she has spoken in the USA, Australia, Switzerland, South Africa and several other countries. Regardless of race, creed, age, gender or colour, her message of hope and inspiration truly empower people. She can genuinely make a difference in your life by helping you to realize your potential, take control of your life and to fulfill your spiritual and material destiny.
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