MEET THE HOST
Rebecca Adlington OBE, the most successful female GB swimmer hosted the IWiP 2024 Awards
Rebecca is a household name following her two-gold medal winning performances at the Beijing Games in August 2008. and her unique blend of charisma and charm allied to her dedication and professionalism in the pool has made her a global superstar, and a role model for female athletes around the world
Rebecca is a Patron of Women in Sport, the charity which works to transform sport for the benefit of every woman and girl in the UK. She is also an ambassador of the Encephalitis Society, a national charity and the only resource of its kind in the world supporting people affected by the illness. Rebecca is a well-practiced and eloquent public speaker.
Sharing the journey of her career, she talks about motivation and dedication as well as how teamwork is fundamental in achieving success in anything.
She talks about recognising what truly important, focusing on wellbeing and how to find mental resilience when there are so many uncontrollable factors.
In addition to speaking of her earlier sporting experiences, Rebecca also draws on her learnings as a business owner and how she has dealt with change
