Duncan Armstrong OAM

Duncan became a household name when he claimed one of only three Olympic Gold medals Australia won at the Seoul Games in 1988, alongside hurdler Debbie Flintoff-King and the Australian Hockeyroos.

Duncan Armstrong broke the 200 freestyle World Record to win Australia’s 100th medal in Olympic competition. Coached and mentored by the charismatic and unstoppable Laurie Lawrence, Duncan’s career in the pool spanned 10 years in the Green and Gold.

Since retiring from competitive swimming, Duncan has received a host of national honours out of the pool including an Order of Australia Medal and the Young Australian of the Year.

Nowadays Duncan divides his time raising his five children with his wife Rebecca, a corporate career with Telstra, media work, corporate coaching, charitable partnerships, and his services as a committed Christian.

A truly inspirational Australian, with a truly inspiration story. Duncan will share some of his funniest and memorable moments from inside his Green and Gold tracksuit, and the lessons life has presented to him.

Duncan Armstrong talks about:

Keynote Speaking: With a long swimming career behind him, including two Olympic Games, Duncan Armstrong has plenty of humorous and entertaining stories to tell.

Emceeing: Duncan’s professional, friendly approach and great sense of humour, help to gel audiences and ensure events run smoothly.

Achieving Success: Duncan Armstrong inspires people of all ages and professions with the success orientated attitude he has carried through all aspects of his life to the corporate world – leaving them burning to achieve their own personal and corporate success.