Josie Knight Keynote Speaker
- Great Britain Racing Cyclist
- Individual Pursuit Championship
- 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medalist
Josie Knight's Biography
Josie Knight is a professional racing cyclist and highly sought-after speaker, known for her engaging and inspiring talks on a variety of topics related to the world of cycling and beyond.
Born in Buckinghamshire, England, Knight’s family moved to Dingle, Ireland when she was an infant, granting her Irish citizenship. She competed for Ireland until 2018, earning a silver medal with the Irish team in the European Junior Championships in team pursuit in Anadia, Portugal.
She has represented Great Britain and England since 2018. She played a key role in helping the Great Britain team earn a silver medal in team pursuit at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, and the 2022 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. Knight also won a bronze medal in team pursuit while representing England at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
Knight is renowned for her formidable sprinting skills, endurance, and tactical aptitude, which have all contributed to her success in both shorter and longer races. She is dedicated to her training and works tirelessly to maintain her fitness and improve her performance. As an advocate for women’s cycling, Knight is committed to growing and promoting the sport. She is a highly skilled and determined athlete who constantly seeks out new challenges and opportunities to demonstrate her abilities.
With her unique perspective and wealth of knowledge about the world of cycling, Knight is able to engage and inspire audiences on a wide range of topics. From the mental and physical challenges of training and competing at the highest level, to the importance of teamwork and strategic planning, Knight has a lot to offer as a speaker. Whether she’s sharing her personal experiences and insights on the sport of cycling, or discussing the importance of discipline, dedication, and hard work, Knight has a powerful message that resonates with audiences of all ages. With her infectious enthusiasm and passion for what she does, Knight is a dynamic and engaging speaker who is sure to inspire and motivate her listeners.