Brittany Bowe

Brittany Bowe is an Olympic speed skater and reigning world champion in the women's 1000m.

Born and raised in Florida, Bowe was exposed to almost all things -- ice not included. The hardwood floors of the local skating rink led her to eight gold, one silver, and two bronze medals from the world inline speedskating championships, and the basketball courts landed her a Division I basketball scholarship at Florida Atlantic University. Bowe hung up her inline skates and basketball shoes for a chance at Olympic Glory, making her debut at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, where she competed in the 500m, 1000m, and team pursuit events. Her performance showcased her speed and determination, laying the foundation for a successful international career.

Surpassing expectations with World Record performances, 6x speed skating World Champion Bowe has achieved almost everything she has set her mind to, and continues on her quest for Olympic gold. After following an an aggressive rehab program following a diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (POTS), she earned a bronze medal in team pursuit at the 2018 Olympic Games. Outside of the rink, Bowe was given the longstanding honor of leading Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing.

A sought-after speaker in the areas of inclusion, leadership, empathy, and health and wellness, Bowe inspires and motivates organizations and people around the world. As a gay athlete, she reaches a community that is oftentimes affected by prejudice and exclusion. Her hope is that people can draw from her experiences on and off the ice — from her success as well as her shortcomings, from her determination and perseverance to overcome, and from her strength and confidence in her identity and sexual orientation.

Bowe is a proud ambassador of Right To Play, whose mission is to use sport and play to educate and empower children in disadvantaged communities.