Bob Champion is a former champion jockey and winner of the Grand National. He has raised millions fundraising for cancer research through his charity, Bob Champion Cancer Trust. The story of his life was immortalized in the film, Champions, starring John Hurt. He is both an inspirational motivational speaker and entertaining after dinner speaker for events.
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Former champion jockey who won Grand National on Aldaniti 1981 and Winner of the Hennessey Gold Cup. Bob was diagnosed with cancer In 1979 – he was diagnosed with cancer and was given six months to live. After several months of chemotherapy he returned to race riding, coming back with several winners both in England and America. The story of Bob’s life was captured in the film, Champions. His book I’m Champion, Call Me Bob, was published in 2018. Bob is a popular after dinner and motivational speaker.
“Bob – All those who attended found your talk to be both eye-opening and entertaining. It proved to be an ideal start to a long but rewarding day for delegates and organisers alike. Thank you Bob once again for your contribution to setting such a high standard” ALARM National Forum for Risk Management in the Public Sector
