Tom Bosworth

Tom Bosworth is an Olympic race walker, LGBTQ+ advocate, and motivational speaker who shares insights on athletic performance, inclusion, and mental resilience. After earning his maiden selection for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Tom Bosworth established himself as one of Britain’s most accomplished race walkers, holding British records across all distances from 3km to 20km. At Rio 2016, he achieved a sixth-place finish in the 20km race. This success was followed by breaking world bests for the 1-mile race walk with a time of 5:31.08 at the London Diamond League in 2017.

His second Olympic appearance came with his selection for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where he finished 25th in the 20km walk in 2021. Bosworth concluded his distinguished competitive career at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, achieving a seventh-place finish in the 10,000m walk. Beyond the track, Tom Bosworth is a respected LGBTQ+ advocate and motivational speaker, sharing powerful insights on athletic performance, inclusion, and mental resilience. Leveraging his platform as an openly gay Olympic athlete, he openly discusses his experiences and has engaged with prominent organizations such as the FA and Sport England to champion mental health and LGBTQ+ rights in sports.

His multifaceted expertise also includes qualifications as a trampoline coach and sports masseur. In recognition of his significant contributions to race walking, Tom Bosworth was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s New Year Honours List 2024. As a highly sought-after speaker, he continues to inspire audiences globally with his story of elite athletic achievement, personal courage, and unwavering advocacy for marginalized communities, making him a compelling voice on perseverance and inclusion.