Tatyana McFadden
Keynote Speaker: Paralympic Wheelchair Racer, Skier & 20-Time Medalist; First Person to Win the Marathon Grand Slam; Healthy Lifestyle Advocate
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Categories:Sports Motivation, Sports, Inspirational, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Adversity, Paralympics, Virtual, College, Commencement, Fitness, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Motivational, Sports Coaching, Health, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding
Tatyana McFadden Biography
With a collection of 22 Paralympic medals, 17 World medals, and numerous major marathon victories, Tatyana McFadden stands as a testament to overcoming adversity. Born with spina bifida and living the first six years of her life in a Russian orphanage, McFadden would go on to make her indelible mark in the world of athletics. Despite her physical limitations, that did not prevent her from pursuing her passion for sports.
In 1994, during a work-related trip to Russia, Deborah McFadden, then Commissioner of Disabilities for the U.S. Department of Health, met the young Tatyana at her orphanage. Feeling an inexplicable bond, Deborah adopted McFadden and brought her to the United States, where McFadden began participating in various sports to regain her strength. It was during this period that she discovered her love for wheelchair racing.
McFadden made her Paralympic debut in the 2004 Athens Games at the age of 15, earning two medals and igniting an insatiable drive for more. She competed in subsequent Paralympic games, bagging four medals in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and four more in the 2012 London Games, three of which were gold. In 2013, McFadden made history at the IPC Athletics World Championships, becoming the first athlete to win six gold medals in a single competition.
Seeking further challenges, McFadden joined the professional marathon circuit in 2009, debuting with a win at the Chicago Marathon where she would later set a new course record in 2013 with a time of 1 hour, 42 minutes, 35 seconds. In the same year, she became the first person, regardless of gender or disability, to win the Grand Slam by claiming victories in the Boston, London, Chicago, and New York Marathons. This remarkable achievement was replicated in 2014, 2015, and 2016. She has won the NYC Marathon multiple times between 2010 and 2021, even breaking the women's course record in 2015 by seven minutes and 20 seconds. In fact, her dominance extended to other marathons such as the Boston, Chicago, London, and New York City marathons, making her the first person to bag all four major marathon victories in the same year. McFadden has consistently won the Open Women's Division of the Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division of the AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta from 2010 to 2021.
Aside from her sporting accomplishments, McFadden also fought and won a legal battle in 2005, allowing her to compete alongside non-disabled runners in high school track events. This lawsuit contributed to the passage of the Maryland Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities Act in 2008, also dubbed Tatyana's Law. McFadden's unrelenting spirit also led her to compete in the Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi in 2014, where she won a silver medal in the 1 km Sprint sitting cross-country skiing event, despite having less than a year of on-snow training.
McFadden's achievements haven't gone unnoticed. In 2015, she was awarded the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability and was named the Best Female Athlete with a Disability at the ESPY Awards in 2016. As recently as 2021, she reclaimed her victory at the Chicago Marathon.
After a successful athletic career, McFadden graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and a master's degree in Spring of 2019. Away from her rigorous training, McFadden advocates for a healthy lifestyle through sports and nutrition and mentors youth in her community.
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Tatyana was fantastic – we so enjoyed hearing her story and sharing her journey with the team.
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Association for Applied Sport Psychology - Nov 07 2022
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We had an amazing experience from start to finish!
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NextRoll, Inc. - Mar 31 2022
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Tatyana and the team were extremely professional.
Avalara - Dec 22 2021
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How much does it cost to book Tatyana McFadden for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tatyana McFadden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tatyana McFadden are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tatyana McFadden, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Tatyana McFadden speak about?
Tatyana McFadden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports Motivation, Sports, Inspirational, Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Adversity, Paralympics, Virtual, College, Commencement, Fitness, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement, Mental Health, Motivational, Sports Coaching, Health, Human Resources and Teamwork & Teambuilding. -
Where does Tatyana McFadden travel from?
Tatyana McFadden generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tatyana McFadden?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tatyana McFadden 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tatyana McFadden 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 Tatyana McFadden 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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