Simone Manuel
Categories Include:
Health & Wellness
Olympics & Paralympics
Women
Topics Include:
Activism
Business & Entrepreneurship
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Fitness
Inspiration & Motivation
Leadership
Mental Health
Overcoming Adversity
Philanthropy
About the speaker
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... More
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 and expects to swim through Paris (2024) and Los Angeles (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.
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Olympic Gold-Medalist Overcomes Rare Diagnosis | Simone Manuel: Head Above Water
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A Conversation with Danai Gurira & Simone Manuel | Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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Olympian Simone Manuel made history, raised awareness for overtraining syndrome. Now she's swimming for herself.
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