Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
Top-Rated Speakers Bureau and Entertainment Booking Agency for Corporate Meetings and Business Events. Book an AAE Speaker Today.
1.800.698.2536
Click to Open Search Bar
All American Speakers Bureau and Celebrity Booking Agency Speakers
Click to Open Search Bar
Contact
☰

Gwen Berry

Track & Field Athlete Specialized in Hammer Throw; Member of Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Gwen Berry

Gwen Berry

Track & Field Athlete Specialized in Hammer Throw; Member of Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Travels From Travels From:
Please Contact
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: Please Contact
Virtual Event: Please Contact
More Fee Info
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
Activism, Diversity Speakers, Olympics, Sports, Track and Field
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Gwen Berry Biography

Gwen Berry is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the hammer throw. Her mark of 77.78m on June 8, 2018, ranks her #6 on the all time list. She also holds the world record in the weight throw with a mark of 25.60m set in March 2017. She is a three-time national champion in the weight throw at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. She was the gold medalist in the hammer at the 2014 Pan American Sports Festival. She is also the 2019 Pan American Games Champion.

During the award ceremony in the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru where Berry was awarded the gold medal for the hammer throw, she raised her fist at the end of the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in protest against injustice in America "and a president who's making it worse." Berry's protests led the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to issue new guidelines in order to allow peaceful expressions of protest "in support of racial and social justice for all human beings." Berry has stated: "I'm here to represent those who died [due] to this systemic racism."

Berry was reprimanded by the International Olympic Committee, who placed her on probation for 12 months, prohibiting her from any form of protest for a year. Her act cost her sponsorships, and she estimated that she lost $50,000.

In June 2021, during the U.S. Olympic track and field trials for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Berry turned away from the U.S. flag during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner". She said of the national anthem's timing that "I feel like it was a set-up". According to a spokesperson for USA Track and Field who stated, "The national anthem is played every day according to a previously published schedule", the anthem was scheduled to be played at 5:20 p.m., though on this occasion the music started at 5:25 p.m. Berry claims an official told her the anthem would play prior to her arrival on the podium. Berry has accused critics of her protest of favoring "patriotism over basic morality."

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Gwen Berry and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Gwen Berry

Gwen Berry Videos

  • Gwen Berry Talks Decision to Turn Back on American Flag at Olympic Trials
    Gwen Berry Talks Decision to Turn Back on American Flag at Olympic Trials
  • Why The Olympics Punished Me For Protesting | NYT Opinion
    Why The Olympics Punished Me For Protesting | NYT Opinion
See All Videos »

FAQs on booking Gwen Berry

  • How do I book Gwen Berry to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gwen Berry for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gwen Berry, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gwen Berry or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Gwen Berry

    Speaking fees for Gwen Berry, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gwen Berry are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gwen Berry, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Gwen Berry speak about?

    Gwen Berry is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Diversity Speakers, Olympics, Sports, Track and Field.

  • Where does Gwen Berry travel from?

    Gwen Berry generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Gwen Berry’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Gwen Berry for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gwen Berry for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gwen Berry or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Gwen Berry is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Gwen Berry for your event is available upon request. Gwen Berry generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tommie Smith, Allyson Felix, Dr. Harry Edwards, Maya Moore and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gwen Berry for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Gwen Berry

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

Sarah Miller
phone   1.800.698.2536
Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Gwen Berry or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

Speakers Similar to Gwen Berry

related speakers Users also viewed these speakers:

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP