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Matt Langridge MBE is an Olympic gold medallist, world champion rower, and now a commercial pilot, celebrated for his remarkable accomplishments in both sport and aviation.
With 16 years on the British Rowing Team, Matt exemplifies resilience, dedication, high performance, and teamwork—qualities he now shares as an inspiring speaker.
Inspired by Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent’s iconic gold medal victory at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Matt began rowing as a teenager. His talent was undeniable, and at just 18, he won the Junior World Championships in the single sculls, becoming the first—and only—British male athlete to achieve this prestigious title. This extraordinary achievement caught the attention of legendary British Olympic coach Jurgen Grobler, who invited Matt to train with the national team at the world-famous Leander Club.
Matt went on to compete in four consecutive Olympic Games, earning three medals in rowing’s premier event, the men’s eight:
Beyond the Olympics, Matt’s success extended to other international arenas, with an impressive haul of:
In recognition of his exceptional contribution to British sport, Matt was honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).
Following his retirement from professional rowing, Matt embraced a new challenge: aviation. Drawing on the resilience, discipline, and focus honed during his sporting career, he retrained as a commercial pilot and now flies long-haul routes for one of the world’s largest airlines.
Matt’s journey from the Olympic podium to the flight deck provides a unique perspective on thriving under pressure, adapting to new environments, and maintaining peak performance. His engaging talks focus on key themes such as:
Whether addressing corporate leaders, teams, or aspiring athletes, Matt delivers compelling insights from two high-stakes careers. His story motivates audiences to embrace challenges, push boundaries, and pursue excellence in any endeavour.
How to overcome setbacks and maintain focus on long-term goals.
Practical strategies for achieving personal and professional milestones.
Insights into building trust, communication, and collaboration.
Lessons from world-class teams in sport and aviation.
This was a truly unique experience – Matt shared his rowing journey with us, bringing to life his stories of how he overcame the challenges to win Olympic gold. He was a great host, we could freely ask questions and we all left feeling inspired. Thank you for this insightful and one-of-a-kind experience! Would highly recommend to anyone.
At Dentons, our team hosts regular virtual events with inspirational individuals and Matt Langridge certainly delivered. We’re always on the lookout for engaging people who have gained many accomplishments in their career and it was great to get an insight into the Olympic journey of a successful athlete. Matt expertly tied in various themes that typically transfer over to the business world which certainly resonated with the team at Dentons. Our team were left feeling motivated for the day ahead with some excellent takeaways on staying focused, working well with your teams and individually, and building a strong sense of resilience when faced with the challenges that we all experience on a daily basis. Thank you Matt!
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