Simone Manuel

The world fell in love with Simone Manuel the moment she won gold in Rio. Since then, Simone has proven to be a personality that’s easy to connect with and an athlete with the courage, fire and grit to perform her best in the biggest moments. After becoming the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming (Rio 2016), Simone became the undisputed face of U.S. sprint as she brought home two Olympic golds and two silvers. She backed that performance up at the 2019 World Championships, capturing more medals than any other female swimmer – bringing home four gold and three silver medals. She earned a bronze medal in Tokyo, a silver medal in Paris, and expects to swim through Los Angeles in 2028. A genuine, accessible and standout star on social media, this Stanford grad’s fans flock to her channels for glimpses into her training, hair care, lip syncing, nails and cooking.

A barrier breaker who provides a unique balance of smart and insightful with fun and curious, Simone embraces the opportunity to discuss her role in history and the important angles she provides in discussions about race, inclusion and equality. Fundamentally family oriented, savvy, wired for excellence and impact driven, Simone is committed to using her influence to elevate and advance cultural conversation and enrich the lives of others. With her partners, she hopes to build a legacy that reflects her core values, that leverages her multi-dimensional appeal and that inspires all people to live with intention and dream beyond traditional assumptions.