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Blake Leeper

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Paralympian, World Record Holder & Motivational Speaker

Blake Leeper

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5 out of 5

Paralympian, World Record Holder & Motivational Speaker

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Blake Leeper Biography

Blake Leeper was born in Kingsport, Tennessee with both legs missing below the knee, and has worn prosthetics since nine months of age. In his childhood, Leeper participated in various sports, baseball, basketball etc. with his dad coaching. Leeper credits his outstanding positive attitude to his family.

Leeper made his international debut in 2009 at Rio de Janeiro. In 2011 he won a silver medal in the World Championships 4 × 100 m Relay. In the 2012 Paralympic Games, he won an individual silver medal in the 400 meter T44 event and a bronze medal in the 200m.

Leeper made history by becoming the first double-leg amputee to compete at the USATF National championships! After qualifying for semifinals with a time of 45.52 seconds in the 400m, Leeper was able to break Oscar Pistorius' world record in the event with a time of 45.25 seconds the next day.

In 2018 he shattered his own word record running a time of 44.42 secs becoming the first ever amputee to run under 45 seconds!

in 2019 he broke another World Record in the 400m with a time of 44.38 seconds at the USATF National Championships. Making history again by being the first amputee ever qualifying for the national team and world championships. Leeper ran the 6th fastest time in the world this year, that also includes able bodied runners.

Blake Leeper Speaking Topics

  • What is Your ‘Why?’: Encourage this question to yourself – Why are you doing it?

  • Accepting Yourself the Way You Are – What You Can Truly Do

  • The Day I Stopped Asking ‘Why Me?’

  • How to Aspire Greatness

Blake Leeper Videos

  • How To Aspire To Greatness | Blake Leeper Speech | Goalcast
    * How To Aspire To Greatness | Blake Leeper Speech | Goalcast * Champion sprinter reveals the key to your greatness.
  • Blake Leeper: The Bladerunner Who Beat Addiction | Trans World Sport
    Blake Leeper is one of the best 400 metre runners in the world. The Paralympian wears prosthetic blades to compete, but races against able-bodied...
  • Let Leeper run.
    Sometimes the most inspiring projects, are the ones that happen by accident. As an artist, I constantly look for stories that elevate and inspire me....

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  • What topics does Blake Leeper speak about?

    Blake Leeper is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Disability, Health and Wellness, Inspirational, Olympics, Sports, Sports Inspiration, Sports Motivation, Track and Field, Virtual Speakers.
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Blake Leeper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as What is Your ‘Why?’: Encourage this question to yourself – Why are you doing it?, Accepting Yourself the Way You Are – What You Can Truly Do, The Day I Stopped Asking ‘Why Me?’ and How to Aspire Greatness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Blake Leeper for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Blake Leeper generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tatyana McFadden, Tony Hoffman, Darryl Strawberry, Thomas Henderson and Maurice Clarett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Blake Leeper for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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