Johann Koss
Keynote Speaker: Youth Sports Advocate, Founder of Right To Play & Fair Sport; Former Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Speedskater
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Categories:Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Non-Profit, Education, Sports, Family & Parenting, Leadership, Finance, Sustainability, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, ESG, Motivational, Youth, Sports Motivation
Johann Koss Biography
Johann Olav Koss is a Norwegian speed skater recognized for his dominance in long-distance speed skating during the 1990s. Koss made his Olympic debut at the Winter Olympics, finishing seventh in the 5,000 meters just days after surgery for an inflamed pancreas. He went on to win gold in the 1,500 meters and silver in the 10,000 meters. At the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, competing on home soil in the final year of his career, Koss won three gold medals and set new world records in every event, two of which remained unbeaten until the introduction of the clap skate. In the 10,000 meters, he improved his own world record by nearly 13 seconds, winning by 18.70 seconds, the second largest margin of victory in Olympic history.
With four Olympic speed skating gold medals, 10 world records, and three world championships, Koss is among the most decorated athletes in winter sports history. He was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, together with Bonnie Blair, and received the Oscar Mathisen Award three times. The Dutch team presented Koss with a golden butterfly, an honor typically reserved for their own gold medalists. He was ranked number one on the Adelskalender, the all-time allround speed skating ranking, for a total of 1,998 days across three periods.
Koss’s impact extends beyond competitive sport. Inspired by a visit to Eritrea, he donated $30,000 to Olympic Aid and encouraged his Norwegian Olympic teammates to contribute as well. He auctioned his speed skates, raising another $85,000 for war victims in Sarajevo. Koss was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and advocated for children with disabilities and those affected by war. He founded Right To Play, a Canadian-based international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play to support the development of children and youth in disadvantaged areas worldwide, operating in more than 20 countries and reaching over one million children each week.
After retiring from speed skating, Koss earned his MBBS degree at the University of Queensland in Australia and completed his Executive MBA at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He holds honorary doctorates from several universities, including Brock University, the University of Calgary, Vrije Universiteit Brussels, and the University of Agder in Norway. Koss was made an Honorary Member of the Order of Canada, and his humanitarian honors include the Jackie Robinson Humanitarian Award, the Carter Center Child Survival Award, and the UNICEF Honorary Award for Outstanding Support to Children. He was inducted into the Olympians for Life project for using sport to make a positive impact globally.
In addition to his athletic and humanitarian work, Koss founded Fair Sport, a nonprofit foundation offering financial and legal assistance to whistleblowers with information about cheating in international competition. Fair Sport provides housing, criminal defense, immigration applications, and psychological counseling to whistleblowers, supported by private donations and commitments from global law firms. As a keynote speaker, Koss addresses topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship, ethics, sustainability, youth development, and corporate strategy, drawing on his experience in Olympic sport, medicine, social entrepreneurship, and global advocacy.
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Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Non-Profit, Education, Sports, Family & Parenting, Leadership, Finance, Sustainability, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, ESG, Motivational, Youth and Sports Motivation.
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Johann Koss generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Athlete and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Johann Koss for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Johann Koss generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Afdhel Aziz, Jennifer Borrero and Shawn Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Johann Koss for an upcoming event.
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Johann Olav Koss On Gender Inequality & The Role Of Sports
Johann Olav Koss On Gender Inequality & The Role Of Sports June 15, 2011 Johann Olav Koss explains why trying to challenge gender inequality through sport ...
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Olympic Athletes and the Power to Give Back | Johann Koss
Sport and play are our instincts and a human need. Events like the Olympics show us sport's ability to transcend our differences and unite us -- both in victory ...
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World Recognizes a New Day for Play | Johann Koss
When I think about the power of sport and play to transform children's lives and change our world, I think about kids like Daphine. At 15 years old, if you ask ...
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Right to Play leader Johann Olav Koss honored in DC
Johann Olav Koss says some athletes are unaware of the impact of their contributions.
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How much does it cost to book Johann Koss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Johann Koss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Johann Koss are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Johann Koss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Johann Koss speak about?
Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Non-Profit, Education, Sports, Family & Parenting, Leadership, Finance, Sustainability, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, ESG, Motivational, Youth and Sports Motivation. -
Where does Johann Koss travel from?
Johann Koss generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Johann Koss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Johann Koss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Johann Koss for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Johann Koss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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