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Lynne Cox

Long-Distance Open-Water Swimmer & Bestselling Author; First Person to Swim Across the Bering Strait

Lynne Cox
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Adventure, Athlete, Authors, Health, Inspirational, Leadership, Motivational, Sports, Women
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Lynne Cox Biography

Lynne Cox is an American long-distance open-water swimmer, motivational speaker, and author. Over the course of more than 35 years, spanning a period equal to 8 Olympic Games, Lynne accomplished swims setting world records, opening borders, contributed to medical research, supported environmental causes, and inspired people to pursue their dreams.

Cox is best known for her swim across the Bering Strait on 7 August 1987. The swim opened the border between the US and Soviet Union. Both US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev hailed her accomplishment at the signing of the INF Missile Treaty at the White House. She twice held the overall record for the fastest crossing of the English Channel from England to France – achieving her first record as the youngest and fastest in 1972. She was the first to swim across the Strait of Magellan, around the Cape of Good Hope, across the Strait of Gibraltar, across Lake Baikal, Lake Titicaca and the Beagle Channel. Her 2002 1.2 mile swim in Antarctica broke boundaries and contributed to medical science. Overall, Lynne has completed over 60 swims around the world, and setting records.

As a world-class athlete, Lynne has championed the sport of open-water swimming, advocated for Title IX, and managed the U.S. women’s water polo and led efforts to establish women’s water polo as an Olympic sport.

Lynne’s books have documented her extraordinary athletic accomplishments (Swimming to Antarctica), chronicled her inspirational adventure saving a baby grey whale (Grayson), documented the world of exploration (South with the Sun), and shared her 40-years of expertise with her fellow athletes (Open Swimming Manual). Lynne’s first children’s book (Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas) tells the story of beloved elephant seal who was adopted by the people of Christchurch, New Zealand. Her sixth book (Swimming in the Sink) was published in September 2016 and in paperback in June 2017, telling more of Lynne’s inspirational stories.

Lynne is a gifted speaker, sharing her inspirational story around the world. She motivates audiences by describing how one can overcome extraordinary obstacles by taking risks, working with teams, and ultimately achieving the impossible. Building on her experience. She has been a featured speaker at such diverse forums as TEDx, Chicago Talks, Google Talks, Google/YouTube, and for associations, corporations, universities, and small audience events. Lynne leverages her athletic accomplishments and her writing to establish a unique and fascinating connection with each audience – shaping her presentation to meet the needs and aspirations of each group.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/04/2024.

Lynne Cox Speaking Topics

  • Testing Your Limits - Taking Risks

  • SUSTAINING SUCCESS

    Lynne's background is an example of sustained success. At age 15 she first swam the English Channel and broke the men's and women's world records, and by the time she was in her 40's she swam in 32 degree water to the shores of Antarctica. And she is still going strong. Lynne explains how she achieved this and how you can build upon your own achievements and reach beyond what you've done before. She believes that once success is attained it is simply a stepping-stone to the next great adventure as exemplified by her own life and that of the great polar explorers.

  • SUSTAINING SUCCESS

    Lynne's background is an example of sustained success. At age 15 she first swam the English Channel and broke the men's and women's world records, and by the time she was in her 40's she swam in 32 degree water to the shores of Antarctica. And she is still going strong. Lynne explains how she achieved this and how you can build upon your own achievements and reach beyond what you've done before. She believes that once success is attained it is simply a stepping-stone to the next great adventure as exemplified by her own life and that of the great polar explorers.

  • GOAL SETTING

    Lynne's success is based on achievements others said were impossible. She discusses the ways to create high goals; how to do the research; ways to overcome, rethink, rework, and adapt to challenging situations and obstacles. She show how your company or group can achieve their objectives in exciting new ways. She describes the hero's journey, and how this journey connects the hero in each member of the audience.

  • TEAM BUILDING/LEADERSHIP

    Lynne draws upon her own experiences, both national and international, and speaks about ways to approach important and complex projects. Every success she has had required a dedicated team. Through her own example she shows how to select the perfect team and then to inspire them, hot to encourage them to problem solve, and how to combine strengths, and mental agility to achieve great goals. She teach you how to reach beyond the individual and harness the strength of the team.

Lynne Cox Videos

  • The First Woman to Swim a Mile in Antarctica
    The First Woman to Swim a Mile in Antarctica
    Incredibly impressive champion swimmer Lynne Cox talks about her journey swimming though freezing water Antarctica. SUBSCRIBE:...
  • Open Water Swimming Manual | Lynne Cox | Talks at Google
    Open Water Swimming Manual | Lynne Cox | Talks at Google
    Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers" Lynne Cox has set open water swimming records...
  • TEDxMonterey - Lynne Cox - Swimming Through the Sea of Change
    TEDxMonterey - Lynne Cox - Swimming Through the Sea of Change
    Lynne is an inspirational/motivational speaker, New York Times Best Selling Author, and World Record Breaking Athlete. She was the Los Angeles Times...
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Lynne Cox Books

  • Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas
    Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas
  • Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers (Vintage Original)
    Open Water Swimming Manual: An Expert's Survival Guide for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers (Vintage Original)
  • South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery
    South with the Sun: Roald Amundsen, His Polar Explorations, and the Quest for Discovery
  • Grayson
    Grayson
  • Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer
    Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer

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Lynne Cox is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Testing Your Limits - Taking Risks, SUSTAINING SUCCESS, SUSTAINING SUCCESS, GOAL SETTING and TEAM BUILDING/LEADERSHIP. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lynne Cox for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Lynne Cox generally travels from Long Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diana Nyad, Alexandra Cousteau, Lyn St. James, Robyn Benincasa and Afterburner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lynne Cox for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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