Shannon Rowbury
First woman in US history to medal in the Olympic 1500-meter race

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The 13-Year Battle for Olympic Bronze and the Impacts of Doping on Clean Athletes - Shannon Rowbury
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Keynote Topic
Medalist Mindset™: The 5 Keys to Success at the Highest Level
In this keynote, Olympic bronze medalist Shannon Rowbury shares the 5 Keys of the Medalist Mindset™, a practical framework built from her years of elite competition and refined through corporate workshops and keynotes. Through powerful stories, clear takeaways, and actionable tools, Shannon helps teams establish clear goals, strengthen resilience, and deliver consistently when the stakes are high. Best for leadership teams, corporate offsites, sales and performance teams, high-achieving professionals, and organizations navigating big goals and big pressure.
Keynote Topic
Control the Controllables: Building Resilient Teams in Uncertain Times
High performers don't succeed because conditions are perfect—they succeed because they know how to respond when they aren't. Drawing from her experience as a three-time Olympian and elite performer, Shannon Rowbury shares the mindset and resilience tools she used to navigate setbacks, uncertainty, and high-pressure moments while continuing to build toward long-term success. This keynote helps individuals and teams reset after disruption, re-establish strong foundations, and shift their focus from what they can't control to what truly drives performance. Whether navigating organizational change, managing morale after a setback, or leading through ambiguity, participants leave with practical tools to stay grounded, focused, and effective—especially when it matters most.
Keynote Topic
Mind + Body Connection: Reset Tools for Peak Performance
This interactive keynote gives teams practical tools to regulate stress, improve decision-making, and stay sharp during intense moments. Shannon integrates research-backed techniques like breathing, visualization, and power poses that audiences can use to improve performance immediately before meetings, presentations, or high-pressure moments. Best for high-pressure teams, fast-paced organizations, burnout prevention, healthcare, cybersecurity, tech, and teams who want tangible tools—not theory.
About Shannon
Shannon Rowbury is a three-time Olympian, Olympic bronze medalist, and two-time World bronze medalist who brings world-class performance tools to business and leadership environments. As the creator of Medalist Mindset™, Shannon helps leaders and teams strengthen resilience, improve performance under pressure, and build a mindset for long-term success.
She is also the co-author of Strong as a Mother, a complete pregnancy-to-postpartum health program developed by Olympic athletes and pelvic health experts, designed to empower women with medically grounded, confidence-building guidance through pregnancy and postpartum.
What People Are Saying
“The Medalist Mindset had my team using soundbites and mentioning lines from their talk the rest of the day. It was both inspiring and practical—and of course had running themes throughout! Who could ask for more!!”

Amy Tyler
VP of Commercial IT Delivery - Abbott
“It was all about cultivating resilience, focus, and the drive to excel in both personal and professional realms. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with brilliant minds and take home strategies that will undoubtedly shape the future of my work.”
Johan C
Assistant VP of Information Technology - Providence College
“Thank you Shannon—we were so lucky to have you speak today! Your resilience and positivity are something we can all learn from.”
Holly Shick
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer - United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
In the Press

Shannon Rowbury: 'Heartbroken' by her rivals' doping offenses, athlete is now set to receive a bronze medal
Sep 2024

Shannon Rowbury upgraded to Olympic bronze medal 12 years after finishing sixth
Sep 2024

Track & Field NewsShannon Rowbury — Not Fade Away

13-Year Wait Ends as U.S. Olympic Star Gets Justice After Massive Doping Scandal Shake-Up

“Give Back That Medal”: 12 Years of Heartbreak Redemption Gets Track and Field Community Fired Up
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Info
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Keynote + Workshop
- Speaks About
- LeadershipPeak PerformanceBusiness StrategyMotivationalSports
Achievements
- 3-Time Olympian (2008, 2012, 2016)
- Olympic Bronze Medalist (1500m)
- 2x World Championship Bronze Medalist
- Creator of Medalist Mindset™ — keynotes for Abbott, Microsoft, Strava, Cyera, Lloyds Bank
- Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster
- Co-Author of Strong as a Mother
- World Record Holder (Distance Medley Relay)
- Former American Record Holder (1500m, 5000m, 2 Miles)
- 6-Time United States Champion
Roles
- NBC Sports Track & Field Analyst (Paris 2024 Olympics)
- USATF & World Athletics Commentator
- NCAA Indoor In-Stadium Announcer
- U.S. State Department Sports Envoy
- Duke University (B.A., M.A. magna cum laude)
- Harvard Business School Certificate
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