Stef Reid

Five-time world record holder and Paralympic medallist Stef Reid is a track and field Paralympian representing Great Britain in the 100m, 200m, and Long Jump. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is an immensely talented motivational speaker, equipped to address a wide range of events. You can hire Stef Reid as an after-dinner or keynote speaker. She has extensive experience delivering talks in various settings, from boardrooms to Wembley Arena.

Paralympic medallist Stef Reid grew up in Toronto and competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics for Canada, where she won a bronze medal in the women’s T44 200m. After relocating, she competed for Great Britain in 2010 and broke three World Records within two months. Stef won a silver medal in the long jump at both the London 2012 and 2016 Paralympics.

Originally born in New Zealand to an English mother and Scottish father, Stef Reid grew up in Canada and later moved to Texas with her Canadian husband before settling in the UK in 2010. Stef's talent and passion for sports were evident early on, and at 12, she was already dreaming of playing rugby on the world stage. Unfortunately, at 15, Stef was involved in a boating accident and suffered severe propeller lacerations. Her life was saved, but her right foot was amputated. Her focus shifted from sports to academics, and she graduated as valedictorian, earning a full academic scholarship to Queen’s University in Canada to study biochemistry. Upon graduation, Stef decided to put her medical school plans aside and focused on her childhood dream of becoming a professional athlete.

Away from sports, Stef made her modelling debut as part of Debenhams’ Diversity Campaign, aiming to challenge perceived norms of the fashion industry. She worked with inclusivity campaigner Caryn Franklin MBE. Following this, Stef was invited to join the prestigious ‘Models of Diversity’ group, with whom she modelled clothing at the ‘Time for Change’ catwalk and the Ideal Christmas Home Show. She recently made history by becoming the first British amputee to model at London Fashion Week.

Stef is an established motivational speaker who can discuss a diverse range of topics. She has been invited as a keynote speaker to numerous events for companies like BT, BP, and Sigma-Aldrich. She is extremely comfortable in front of an audience, with a captivating story to tell about her career and experiences so far. In addition to being a keynote speaker, model, and athlete, Stef is currently completing a Masters's in Nutrition, an area she hopes to work in once she’s finished competing.

If you would like to hire Stef Reid as a motivational speaker for your event, contact us at Scarlett Entertainment.