Victoria Pendleton Keynote Speaker
- World's best female cyclist
- Nine-times World Champion; Olympic Cycling Gold Medallist (2008)
- Named by The Times as "Sportswoman of the Year" (2007)
Biography
Victoria Pendleton CBE is one of Britain’s top cyclists, and a former Olympic, European and Commonwealth champion. She won Gold in the individual sprint at the Olympic Games in Beijing, and won Gold in the keirin and silver in the individual sprint at the London 2012 Olympics.
Victoria is a nine times World Champion, and in 2007 she made history when she won an unprecedented three World Championship Gold medals, establishing herself as the world’s best female track cyclist. She is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.
In a Q&A format, Victoria talks about the immense physical and psychological challenges faced by elite athletes, and the preparation and attitude and preparation needed to reach the top. Following her success at London 2012, Victoria reflects on her career, and what it took to sustain her remarkable achievements.