Double Paralympic Gold Medallist, 3x IPC Athletics World Champion, 4x UCI Para-cycling Track World Champion & World Record Holder in the T38 400m
Kadeena Cox’s Biography:
Kadeena Cox OBE is one of Britain’s most accomplished Paralympians, celebrated for her extraordinary success across both para-athletics and para-cycling. Competing in the T38 sprint and C4 para-cycling disciplines, Kadeena has become renowned for her versatility, resilience and elite performance under pressure. At the Rio Paralympic Games, she claimed two gold medals alongside silver and bronze medals, cementing her place among the world’s leading para-athletes. She later represented Team GB at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, winning gold in the C1-5 750m team sprint, before securing further Paralympic glory with gold in the Mixed Team Sprint C1-5 at the Paris Paralympic Games in 2024. As a speaker, Kadeena shares inspiring insights on overcoming adversity, maintaining peak performance and thriving through resilience.
From a young age, Kadeena demonstrated exceptional sporting talent, initially competing in able-bodied athletics competitions at just 15 years old. She earned bronze medals at the Manchester Open and England Athletics Open Championships and broke the 12-second barrier in the 100m. Transitioning into para-sport, she quickly rose through the ranks to become a dominant force in both athletics and cycling. Her career has included world titles in the T37 100m and C4 500m, alongside multiple successes at World Championships and European Championships across two disciplines.
Throughout her career, Kadeena has achieved remarkable recognition both on and off the track. She earned two gold medals and two silvers at the Para-cycling Track World Championships, alongside a World Para Athletics Championship silver medal and a European Championship bronze medal. In recognition of her achievements, she was awarded an MBE in 2017 before being appointed OBE in 2022. She was also named Sporting Equals Sportswoman of the Year at the Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards and has appeared on programmes including Celebrity MasterChef, which she won, and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Beyond competition, Kadeena is admired for her honesty, determination and advocacy surrounding disability representation and inclusion. Her speaking engagements, including appearances such as RootsTech London, showcase her ability to engage audiences with authentic stories of perseverance, adaptability and ambition. Whether speaking to corporate teams, schools or leadership audiences, Kadeena delivers powerful lessons on mindset, overcoming setbacks and sustaining success in highly competitive environments.
Why Hire Kadeena Cox?
Kadeena Cox OBE is hired as a speaker for her remarkable journey as a multi-sport Paralympic champion and her ability to inspire audiences with authentic, motivational storytelling. Drawing on experiences from elite athletics, para-cycling and mainstream television appearances, Kadeena speaks passionately about resilience, adaptability, diversity and high performance. Her engaging presentations provide practical lessons on overcoming challenges, maintaining focus under pressure and achieving excellence despite adversity. Having spoken at major events including RootsTech London, Kadeena connects with audiences through her honesty, energy and determination, leaving lasting impact across corporate, educational and sporting events.
Kadeena Cox’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Kadeena Cox’s remarkable career:
- 2024 – Gold medallist at the Paris Paralympic Games in the Mixed Team Sprint C1-5.
- 2024 – Gold medallist at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships.
- 2023 – Won one gold medal and one silver medal at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships.
- 2022 – Appointed OBE for Services to Athletics and Cycling.
- 2022 – Won gold at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships.
- 2021 – Took part in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
- 2021 – Won Celebrity MasterChef.
- 2021 – Claimed two gold medals at the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
- 2017 – Appointed MBE for Services to Athletics.
- 2016 – Won two gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze medal at the Rio Paralympic Games.
Videos
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Testimonials
“The webinar went extremely well! We wanted to share a massive thank you for an amazing and inspirational webinar last week, that was filled with personal and important messages. We received strong engagement throughout the session, with a steady 210+ attendance. We received lots of supportive comments during and after the webinar and once we have collated all of the wonderful feedback, we will share some of those with you. Many thanks for all of your help and assistance to make the webinar a success, it has been a pleasure to work with you” – Jamie, Diversity & Inclusion Analyst, Fidelity International
“We’ve just completed our webinar with Kadeena – it was a huge success, and please pass on our thanks to her again, she really was brilliant… We’ve already received multiple messages from attendees expressing their appreciation.” – Imogen, Service Delivery Manager, Fujitsu
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your support in helping organise the webinar yesterday. It was a fantastic session and really captured everything we wanted from this event. Kadeena was such a fantastic person to have, and we loved having her. Could you pass on my thanks to Kadeena for being so enthusiastic, empowering and motivating to listen to; as well as being such an open and honest speaker, and willing to talk about some difficult topics as well as the easy ones. We’ve had some fantastic feedback on the event, and everyone loved listening to her. I look forward to hopefully crossing paths and working with you again in the future.” – Anna, Senior Manager, Deloitte LLP
“Please do extend our thanks and gratitude to Kadeena who was an amazing guest today. She has such a positive attitude and so many of our people in attendance found her to be very inspirational. So proud of her and her journey. I wouldn’t be surprised if she got a few more bookings from EY” – Fiona, Management Accountant, Ernst & Young
Speaking Topics
Kadeena Cox’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Paralympics
- Elite Sport
- Motivation & Inspiration
- Peak Performance
How Much Does Kadeena Cox Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Kadeena Cox?
Kadeena Cox’s speaking fees typically reflect his exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.