Benjamin Pritchard PLY is a Paralympic gold medallist, two-time World Champion, two-time European Champion and World Record Holder, as well as an inspirational motivational speaker specialising in leadership, resilience, inclusion and high performance.

In 2016, a life-changing cycling accident left Benjamin paralysed from the waist down, forcing him to rebuild his life and adapt to an entirely new future. During rehabilitation, he discovered rowing and quickly progressed to elite competition, joining the GB Para Rowing Team in 2017.

Since then, Benjamin has achieved extraordinary success on the international stage. At the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, he claimed gold in the PR1 Men's Single Sculls, setting a new Paralympic record and establishing himself among the world's leading para-rowers.

His remarkable success continued throughout 2025, when he became European Champion and World Champion, securing his first World Championship title in Shanghai. In December 2025, he was named BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year, recognising both his sporting excellence and inspirational journey.

In 2026, Benjamin continued his dominance of the sport, successfully defending his European title in Varese before being crowned World Champion for the second consecutive year at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam. His winning performance of 8 minutes 50.46 seconds set a new championship record, further cementing his position at the very top of international para-rowing.

Benjamin is also a multiple World Record Holder. In June 2026, he broke his own PR1 2,000m indoor rowing world record, recording an extraordinary time of 6 minutes 56.7 seconds, improving on his previous record of 7 minutes 1.1 seconds.

His achievements were further recognised when he received the prestigious World Rowing Para Crew of the Year 2025 award, celebrating his exceptional performances and contribution to the sport.

With his sights now firmly set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, Benjamin continues to train and compete at the highest level, determined to build on his success and defend his Paralympic title.

Alongside his sporting achievements, Benjamin has experience in the financial services industry and brings powerful lessons from elite sport into practical strategies for business and organisational performance.

An increasingly sought-after motivational and keynote speaker, Benjamin delivers engaging, high-impact talks and workshops exploring leadership, resilience, performance under pressure, inclusion and overcoming adversity.

Combining authentic storytelling with practical, actionable takeaways, he provides audiences with strategies they can apply to their own professional and personal challenges. His sessions are tailored for corporate teams, executive leadership groups, conferences, non-profit organisations, schools and sporting organisations.

Benjamin has worked with a wide range of clients, including BBC Radio Berkshire Sports, Schroders Personal Wealth, Wharton Business Consulting, NHS Wales, Coaltown Coffee Roasters, Howden Specialty (GEDI Group), RNLI, World Rowing, the City and County of Swansea Sport & Health Team and various schools.

He has also hosted the Sit Down, Stand Up Podcast alongside British Judo athlete Daniel Powell.

From overcoming a life-changing accident to becoming a Paralympic champion and defending his World Championship title, Benjamin's story is one of extraordinary determination, resilience and the power of pushing beyond perceived limitations.