Richard Whitehead MBE
Paralympic Gold Medallist, world record holder and marathon runner
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About Richard Whitehead
Driven by ambition and resilience, Richard set his sights on the marathon over two decades ago, completing the New York Marathon and proving that no dream is too bold. His athletic journey soared from there, winning gold in the T42 200m at the London 2012 Paralympics on home soil and subsequently adding further medals to his ParalympicsGB legacy.
In 2024, Richard broke the world record for athletes with bilateral knee amputations at the TCS London Marathon and then smashed his own record later that year in Chicago, finishing in an astonishing 2:41:36.
2025 saw Richard complete a remarkable global challenge – 20 marathons across the world, culminating in his 100th career marathon in New York. But this feat wasn’t just about endurance, it was about connection. Through every mile, Richard championed inclusion, accessibility, and community, using sport as a bridge to bring people together.
In 2021, he founded The Richard Whitehead Foundation, a charity dedicated to empowering disabled people through sport and physical activity. The foundation works to remove barriers and unlock potential, reflecting Richard’s unwavering belief that everyone, regardless of age or ability, has a gift worth nurturing.
Richard is officially the fastest amputee runner in the world, and his story is one of grit, positivity, and boundless possibility. He continues to inspire generations to dream bigger, run further, and live without limits.
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- High Performance, including Preparation
- Resilience and Overcoming Barriers
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Mindset
- Health and Wellbeing
- Leadership and Inspiration
- Teamwork and Goal Setting
- Successful Change
Client Feedback
"Richard is brilliant to work with. He is not only an incredible athlete and inspiration in his own achievements, but his love of sport and the power of sport for all is contagious. His open and honest approach to championing inclusivity, and his determination to always find ways to enable more people to benefit from the power of sport to unite people, makes for a positive and proactive direction."
BUPA
"It was absolutely brilliant having Richard at the launch, he was as wonderful as ever! Richard said a few words at the start, and then posed for loads of selfies with the runners afterwards, as well as having the photos with the Rotary members."
Nott Rotary Club
"We were delighted with how the morning went with Richard - the impact on the students and staff was palpable! I am very excited about future work with Nottingham Free School and the wider trust!"
Nova Education Trust
"It was wonderful, absolutely wonderful and could not have been more on point if we'd written a script for both to deliver. The student take-outs reported a clear emphasis on the understanding of the importance of relationships, empathy, subject knowledge and skill."
Nottingham Trent University
