
Alex Bilodeau
Alexandre Bilodeau captured the imagination of an entire nation when he became the first Olympian to win a gold medal on Canadian soil at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He repeated his gold medal performance at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, and became the first repeat Canadian Olympic champion. A model of perseverance and a source of inspiration to many, he is one of Canada’s most talented young athletes and speaks to the values that took him to the highest peaks of his sport.
A native of Rosemère, Quebec, Bilodeau first fell in love with freestyle skiing when he watched Jean-Luc Brassard compete in Lillehammer. Following in the footsteps of his idol, he became the top Canadian junior in freestyle at the age of just 14. His career wasn’t always tinged with glory, however. At times when many would have quit, Bilodeau rolled up his sleeves and worked twice as hard to become the best athlete he could be.
Speaking topics
- Going for Gold
As a two-time Olympic champion, Alexandre knows the importance of mental strength in athletic success. The same strength and determination is required to be successful in business.
Hard work and Determination allowed Alex to make Olympic history. Even today, he applies these assets to the demanding world of finance where competition in business is fierce.
In this keynote Alex shares his inspiring journey and what can happen when entrepreneurs and business people apply the same high performance routine as elite athletes.
- The Olympics: Overcoming Adversity
Overcoming adversity time and time again to win.