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Christina Obergföll

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Use experience, self-confidence & live responsibility.

Christina Obergföll, former world champion and Olympic silver medalist in javelin throw, inspires with her impressive success story and strong personality. Focusing on motivation, resilience, and goal achievement, she delivers practical learnings for sustainable change in her keynotes. As a sports and health ambassador with a master's degree, she also engages in social projects. Experience an authentic role model who demonstrates how hard work and clear goals lead to real success - in sports and in life.

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From Eternal Runner-Up to World Champion – Christina Obergföll Inspires with Focus and Strength

Christina Obergföll is one of Germany’s most successful track and field athletes: an 8-time international medalist, World Champion in javelin throw, and Olympic silver medalist. Her journey to the top was shaped by setbacks, mental battles, and extraordinary perseverance – culminating in her ultimate triumph with the World Championship title in 2013.

What Connects Business and Elite Sports? More Than You Might Think.

Christina’s story powerfully shows that discipline, hard work, and mental resilience are just as crucial in business as they are in sports. In her keynotes, she offers emotional insights, clear success factors, and actionable strategies – showing how people can surpass their limits through focus, determination, and resilience.

Performance with Heart – Health, Commitment, and Leading by Example

Holding a Master’s degree in Prevention and Health Management, Christina Obergföll has long served as a sports and health ambassador for BARMER. She is also deeply committed to social causes, supporting children with cancer through the Förderverein für krebskranke Kinder Freiburg e.V. and serving as an ambassador for literacy and basic education for the state of Baden-Württemberg.

Personal. Motivating. Relevant.

Whether addressing mid-sized companies or international corporations, Christina Obergföll captivates audiences with authenticity, energy, and practical insights. She bridges the world of elite sports and business with ease – delivering powerful impulses for sustainable growth and positive change.

Why Christina Obergföll Is the Ideal Choice for Your Event

  • World Champion and Olympic medalist in javelin throw
  • Keynote speaker on motivation, resilience, and goal achievement
  • Sports and health ambassador with a Master’s degree
  • Advocate for education, prevention, and social responsibility
  • Authentic role model with strong relevance to the business world

Experience a keynote that inspires, empowers, and leaves a lasting impact.
Christina Obergföll shows how hard work, mental strength, and clear goals lead to true success – in sports, in business, and in life.

The spearhead of success – mastering ups and downs

  • How goals and visions become the engine of success
  • How to recognize your own talents and abilities and 
    develop them in a targeted manner
  • How to overcome hurdles and obstacles and overcome boundaries 
  • How to develop a winning mindset and focus on the essentials 
  • How to use your successes as a motivational booster and achieve your 

Motivation and success – the road to the gold medal 

  • How to use the success virtues of top-class sport for your business
  • Success is no coincidence – How to achieve top performance with the right team
  • How to deal with defeats and setbacks and turn them into successes
  • How pressure unleashes unexpected energy and becomes the fuel for your goals


Further topics:
Now more than ever! – The path to the gold medal 
Fit for Life & Business – Healthy rituals for success
 

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As a javelin thrower:

  • World Champion 2013
  • Olympic runner-up 2012
  • World Championship third 2011
  • European Championship silver 2010
  • Olympic silver medal 2008
  • World Championship silver medal 2007
  • World Championship second 2005
  • German record holder 70,20m
  • Diamond League overall winner 2011 & 2013

Awards:

Sportswoman of the Year 2013, Athlete of the Year 2013, 
Champion of the Year 2012, Rudolf Harbig Prize 2017, Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg 2021

 

As Speaker:

EDEKA, Schwäbisch Hall, Freyler Industriebau, Sporttalk beim Stuttgarter Wissensforum, Wiesbadener Kompetenztage, URSAPHARM, BARMER, Christian Funk Holding, Volksbank eG- die Gestalterbank, Celonis

 

Feedback from participants:
“Ms. Obergföll's presentation as part of an event for our absolute top field service managers was one of the highlights of the program. Her authentic performance triggered great emotions in the audience. As the saying goes: “Only those who are on fire themselves can ignite others!” Ms. Obergföll succeeded in this to a particularly high degree. We are thrilled and thank her for the many valuable impulses.” 

Peter Magel, Chief Sales Officer

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Fascination Olympic Games

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