Get To Know Our Inspirational Athletes – Anthony Clark
Introducing: Anthony Clark – Two-Time Olympian, Double World Medallist & Former England Captain
At Inspirational Athletes, we’re proud to work with an incredible team of sportspeople who inspire young people across the UK every day. Our Get to Know Our Athletes series is your chance to hear directly from them – in their own words.
These videos are a chance for our Inspirational Athletes to answers some quickfire questions, sharing a bit more about who they are, what drives them, and what sport has taught them along the way.
Anthony Clark is inspiring Young Minds to Think Bigger, Be Braver, and Bounce Back Stronger.
Anthony Clark brings a powerful blend of elite sporting achievement, lived experience and leadership expertise to inspire young people to think bigger, be braver, and bounce back stronger.
A two-time Olympian with over 100 caps for England, Anthony is one of Europe’s most decorated badminton players, holding medals at European, World and Commonwealth level. He is the only male player in European history to win World Championship medals in two disciplines – a rare feat that speaks volumes about his resilience, adaptability, and performance under pressure.
From rescuing his mother from drowning as a teenager to captaining his country on the world stage, Anthony’s story is packed with hard-learned lessons in courage, perseverance and leadership. His Olympic appearances include Athens 2004 (men’s doubles with Nathan Robertson) and Beijing 2008 (mixed doubles with Donna Kellogg), alongside seven Commonwealth medals and three National titles.
Following his retirement in 2011, Anthony has continued to influence the sporting world as a coach, mentor and speaker. He’s worked with Olympic and national teams, led high-performance academies, and delivered powerful youth programmes through the Youth Sport Trust, Sporting Champions, and 21st Century Legacy.
Anthony’s most popular themes include:
Resilience and Grit – how to recover from setbacks and stay mentally strong
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset – embracing challenges and continual improvement
Time Management for Young People – how to prioritise what really matters
Team Culture – why how you treat people defines your success
What Sport Taught Me About Life – discipline, respect, loss and bouncing back
SMART Goals with Grit – turning dreams into plans and action
Communication That Connects – listening, body language, and speaking with purpose
Whether he’s talking in schools, sports academies or corporate settings, Anthony brings depth, warmth and authenticity to every session. He’s an engaging, down-to-earth speaker who truly understands what it takes to lead, compete and succeed — on and off the court.
