Roderick Townsend-Roberts
Keynote Speaker: Paralympic Track & Field Champion; Three-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist; Five-Time World Champion; Coach at Grand Canyon University
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Roderick Townsend-Roberts Biography
Roderick Townsend-Roberts is a three-time Paralympic gold medalist and five-time World Champion in Paralympic athletics, recognized for his achievements in the T47 high jump. Born with permanent nerve damage to his right arm and shoulder, Townsend-Roberts began his athletic career in able-bodied sports, competing as a decathlete and serving as captain of his high school American football team. His introduction to Para athletics by Paralympian Jeff Skiba marked the start of his career in adaptive track and field.
Townsend-Roberts made his international debut at the Arizona Grand Prix before competing at the Parapan American Games in Toronto, where he set a world record in the high jump and won two gold medals. He went on to win the high jump T47 gold at the World Championships in Doha. At the Rio Paralympic Games, Townsend-Roberts won gold in both the long jump and high jump, setting Paralympic records in both events and becoming the only competitor to clear the two-metre mark in the high jump. He continued his success at the Tokyo Games, setting a new high jump world record and earning a gold medal, along with a silver in the long jump.
Townsend-Roberts has secured every high jump title at the Paralympic Games and World Championships since his debut, including five consecutive world championship gold medals. At the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, he broke his own world record and defended his Paralympic title, securing his third consecutive Paralympic gold and fifth career Paralympic medal. As Team USA's athletics captain in Paris, he was recognized for his leadership and presence at the Stade de France.
In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Townsend-Roberts has established a career as a coach and mentor. A graduate of Boise State University, he has coached at Northern Arizona University and the University of Louisville, contributing to the development of All-Americans in jumping events. He is a coach at Grand Canyon University, where he continues to work with emerging athletes in track and field. Townsend-Roberts has been recognized as an ESPY finalist and is a keynote speaker, sharing his experiences in overcoming adversity and competing at the highest level in Paralympic sports.
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Roderick Townsend-Roberts is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete, Olympic Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Roderick Townsend-Roberts for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Roderick Townsend-Roberts generally travels from Kentucky, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katy Sullivan, Rocky Bleier and Phil Ford. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Roderick Townsend-Roberts for an upcoming event.
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Stockton native Townsend nominated for ESPY
Roderick Townsend felt over-heated and under-fed. So the world record-holding track and field athlete had tunnel vision driving to his friend’s house after a brutal workout at Delta College last week, during the area’s worst heat wave in more than a decade. Townsend, a double Paralympic gold medalist in the men’s long jump and high jump, wanted to replenish those calories he’d burned.
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How much does it cost to book Roderick Townsend-Roberts for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Roderick Townsend-Roberts, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Roderick Townsend-Roberts are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Roderick Townsend-Roberts, 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 Roderick Townsend-Roberts speak about?
Roderick Townsend-Roberts is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Sports, Paralympics, Disability and Sports Coaching. -
Where does Roderick Townsend-Roberts travel from?
Roderick Townsend-Roberts generally travels from Kentucky, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Roderick Townsend-Roberts?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Roderick Townsend-Roberts 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 Roderick Townsend-Roberts 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 Roderick Townsend-Roberts 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?
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