Karen Darke MBE

Karen Darke MBE is a Paralympic champion, adventurer, and inspirational speaker renowned for her extraordinary feats of endurance and resilience. After a life-changing cycling accident in 1995 left her paralysed from the waist down, Karen transformed adversity into opportunity, becoming one of the world’s leading adaptive athletes.

Karen has competed at the highest levels in *Paralympic cycling and handcycling, winning gold at the 2012 London Paralympics, silver at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and multiple medals at the UCI Para-cycling World Championships. Beyond cycling, she is an adventurer who has kayaked across Greenland, climbed the Alps on a handbike and skied across the Arctic, breaking records and demonstrating the power of determination.

A talented author and advocate, Karen has written inspiring books including Boundless and works as a motivational speaker, sharing insights on resilience, mindset, adaptive leadership, and overcoming physical and mental challenges. She is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion, equality and breaking barriers for women in sport and society. Karen’s unique combination of sporting excellence, personal courage and advocacy makes her a sought-after speaker for corporate, educational, and community audiences worldwide.

Speaking Topics

• Turning Adversity Into Achievement
• Resilience, Mindset & Mental Toughness
• Adaptive Leadership & Teamwork
• Pushing Beyond Limits
• Diversity, Inclusion & Empowerment
• Adventure as a Metaphor for Life

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