FI Summer Event with Speaker Derek Redmond

29 June 2023 - 18:00

For this event, we are extremely excited to be joined by Olympian Derek Redmond. At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, representing his country he became part of one of the most inspirational scenes in Olympic history. In the 400m semi-final Derek went into the race amongst the favourites but as he passed the 250m mark he tore his hamstring. Determined to finish the race he hobbled to the finish line with the help of his father as a 65,000-strong crowd cheered him on. Derek’s story is truly inspiring and he now works as a motivational speaker sharing his remarkable story.

For this event, we are extremely excited to be joined by Olympian Derek Redmond.

At the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Derek went into the race amongst the favourites but as he passed the 250m mark he tore his hamstring. Determined to finish the race he hobbled to the finish line with the help of his father as a 65,000-strong crowd cheered him on. Join us from 6pm to hear Derek’s remarkable story.

Following on from the main event there will be a great opportunity to network over drinks with old and new contacts from across the business and professional community.

Timings for the event are as follows:

17:00 – A few of us will be in the Orator bar prior to the event, so if you are early please feel free to join us here first (next door to the Cambridge Union)
18:00 – Arrival at Cambridge Union
18:15 – Audience to be seated
18:30 – Gareth John Introduction
18:45 – Derek Redmond
19:30 – Derek Redmond Q&A
20:00 – Professional Networking