Rudy Garcia-Tolson
Keynote Speaker: Four-Time Paralympian & Five-Time Medalist; People Magazine's “20 Teens Who Will Change the World"
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Rudy Garcia-Tolson Biography
Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born September 14th, 1988, in Bloomington, California. The youngest of 4 children.
At age five, having already undergone 15 surgeries to correct a rare birth defect, Garcia-Tolson elected to amputate both legs above the knee. He opted for greater mobility and a full, active life with prostheses Undaunted, he began swimming, then running, and has been winning ever since! By age 15, he had won a Gold medal in the Paralympic Games, breaking world records in swimming.
When he was eight years old, he stated that he would swim in the 2004 Paralympic Games. He was true to his word and won the gold medal in the 200m Individual Medley and broke the World Record for his SM7 class. In the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, when he was 20, he again won the gold medal in the 200m Individual Medley event, breaking his own SM7 World Record twice in the process. He also won a bronze medal in 100m Breaststroke SB7.
At the 2012 Paralympics in London, he broke the SM7 World Record in 200m Individual Medley heat. In the final, both he and Yevheniy Bohodayko swam faster still. Bohodayko touched the wall first; Garcia-Tolson won silver. As part of the 2012 Paralympics, Garcia-Tolson also qualified and competed in 100m and 200m track and field.
At the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Garcia-Tolson broke his PR (personal record) and gain back the AR (American Record) in 100m Breaststroke SB7. In the 200-meter Individual Medley, again, he broke his PR and won silver.
Garcia-Tolson also has a history with triathlons. He competed in his first triathlon at age 8 as the swimmer in a winning relay team. He raced with celebrities including Robin Williams as part of Team Braveheart. At age 10, he completed the first of many individual triathlons.
In 2006, he completed the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida. He attempted the 2009 Ironman World Championship in Kona but missed the bike cut by 8 minutes. Six weeks later, at Ironman Arizona, he became the first double above-knee amputee to complete a full Ironman Triathlon.
Garcia-Tolson has spoken across the country to groups ranging from Fortune 500 companies to inner city public schools. His blend of energy and humor inspires organizations and individuals to adopt his swim motto, No Legs No Limits, A Brave Heart is a Powerful Weapon, as their new standard of excellence
Garcia-Tolson shares stories about choosing to amputate his legs at a young age, swimming in the Paralympics, and playing jokes with his prothetic legs to give motivation for overcoming adversity and reaching peak performance. He tailors his message for each audience, so his presentations are a one-of-a-kind combination of spectacular entertainment and practical, customized inspiration.
Audience members of all ages and backgrounds walk away from his speech with a renewed sense of hope for the future and a determination to live their lives without limitation, to maximize their potential in work and life. They will carry Garcia-Tolson's universal message of courage, determination, and hope in their hearts and minds long after the conclusion of the meeting.
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Rudy Garcia-Tolson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Paralympics, Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rudy Garcia-Tolson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rudy Garcia-Tolson generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tatyana McFadden, Jessica Long and Blake Leeper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rudy Garcia-Tolson for an upcoming event.
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