Sir AP McCoy OBE

Sir Anthony McCoy OBE, widely known as AP McCoy, is celebrated as the world’s greatest jumps jockey, dominating the sport for over two decades. His unparalleled achievements have cemented his status as one of the UK’s most high-profile sporting talents.

AP McCoy is the only jockey to receive prestigious accolades such as BBC Sports Personality of the Year, the Lifetime Achievement Award at SPOTY, and BT’s Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award—among many others.

In April 2015, he retired after an extraordinary career, having been crowned Champion Jockey for 20 consecutive years, an achievement unmatched in the sport’s history. His career tally boasts 4,348 wins, including triumphs in the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase, and King George VI Chase. His legacy is defined by unbreakable records, a testament to his stamina, endurance, motivation, and unwavering dedication to racing.

Beyond the track, AP McCoy remains an influential figure. He is a high-profile ambassador for global corporations, co-presents on ITV’s key racing festivals, and serves as President of the IJF and the Professional Jockey’s Association. He is also a Trustee for the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust and Patron of Alder Hey Hospital, among others.

His remarkable journey has been captured in the acclaimed documentary "Being AP", which topped the iTunes film chart and was screened in over 200 cinemas across the UK and Ireland. The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, as one of just 20 selections out of 6,000 submissions, as well as in Dublin and London.

AP McCoy is also the author of best-selling books, including the autobiography "Winner: My Racing Life" and the fictional novel "Taking the Fall", further cementing his legacy as a sporting icon and inspirational figure.

Recognised for his captivating keynote speeches, AP McCoy is a sought-after after-dinner, corporate, and motivational speaker. His engaging storytelling, humour, and humility resonate with audiences. He offers deep insight into the mental, physical, and motivational techniques that propelled him to greatness, sharing anecdotes from his legendary career, his fear of failure, his drive to succeed, and his experiences overcoming adversity—including breaking over 700 bones in pursuit of excellence. His talks also covers “Sport Meets Business” concepts.

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