Gold at the European Gymnastics Championships in the team event in 2012 and 3 Championship golds at the pommel horse including the European Gymnastic Championships in 2015, Smith’s superiority within British Gymnastics was cemented and he became one of the most successful British male gymnasts of recent times. A role model in part due to suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), he has overcome adversity to reach the pinnacle of his sport which requires strength, precision and focus - topics elaborates on during his after-dinner and Olympic speaking engagements.
Recently taking a rest from competitive gymnastics, Smith has explored other avenues and is now available as an eloquent after-dinner speaker and Olympic speaker. A relatable and professional sportsman who shot to superstardom due to his gymnastic abilities, his Olympic exploits and his successes on reality television, including winning the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2012, Louis Smith is without a doubt one of the most recognisable celebrity athletes around.
A showman who displayed his phenomenal persona and fun side during his performance on Strictly, Louis Smith has only managed to improve his public appearance and reputation recently with his media exploits. A recent return to full-time gymnastics training, Smith again represented the GB team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He finished in second place in the pommel horse final losing to teammate Max Whitlock, allowing him to reach a total of 20 Championship medals; including 4 golds, 10 silvers and 6 bronze.
A favourite with the public and media, Olympic medallist and 'King of the Ballroom', Louis Smith was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to gymnastics. He, therefore, has exceptional credentials as an Olympic speaker.
