Cornelia Oosthuizen is a former Army Major turned elite athlete whose story is a powerful example of courage, resilience and determination.
After a successful military career, Cornelia faced a life changing injury while representing the forces in sport. In 2015, she developed a complex pain condition that led to her making the brave decision to have her leg amputated in order to move forward with her life.
Instead of giving up, Cornelia channelled her energy into sport and recovery. Within just two years, she was selected to represent Team GB at the Invictus Games in Toronto, where she won a bronze medal in tennis. Even more incredibly, she won gold in golf after only four months of playing, a real testament to mindset, self belief and perseverance.
Now, Cornelia inspires young people across the UK by sharing her journey and showing how setbacks can be turned into new beginnings. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field or in life, her message is simple: believe in yourself, back your decisions and never let obstacles define who you are.
Cornelia shares her powerful personal story of facing a life changing injury and choosing to come back stronger. From the Army to the Invictus Games, she shows how challenges can become the start of something new, and how resilience can be built one decision at a time.
When life feels out of your control, you still have one thing… choice. Cornelia talks about the brave decisions she had to make, including choosing to have her leg amputated, and how making positive choices can shape your future, no matter what you’re facing.
Cornelia’s journey from a career in the Army to becoming a medal winning athlete is full of lessons about teamwork, discipline and perseverance. She brings these values to life with stories that show what’s possible when you commit and keep going.
It’s easy to underestimate your own strength – until you’re tested. This talk encourages young people to discover just how capable they are. Cornelia speaks openly about tough moments and how she found strength in sport, friendship and mindset.
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