Trust yourself a little bit more, it’s not easy but we will get there.
Born in Sudan, Peter Bol and his family fled the civil war, spending four years in Egypt.
At the age of 10 he stepped off a plane in Toowoomba; an experience that Peter describes as indescribable and comparable only to qualifying for the Olympic Games.
Current Work
Ambitious and passionate about helping others, Peter is a mentor, coach and educator - with a focus on the importance of consistent actions.
Peter finds great value in exploring the concept of home- sharing all the emotions and observations that come with his experiences as a Sudanese Australian.
In 2016, Peter wore our national colours - the green and gold as he faced the immensely difficult task of competing at his first Olympic Games in Rio.
In 2021, Peter looked to add to his Olympic story and became the first Australian in 53 years to qualify for the Men’s 800m Final on the track.
A well-accomplished public speaker talking to corporates and schools, Peter covers topics including goal setting, overcoming adversity, teamwork, balance and peak performance.
Talking Points
Peak Performance
From his success as a junior champion, to the work needed to reach two Olympic Games, Peter has much to say on high performance.Peak Performance
There are a selection of key ingredients, which involve mental and physical strength, to perform optimally and win.
This recipe can be tied to a corporate, schooling or team environment.
Leadership
Good leadership breeds good results both on and off the track. Peter has worked with schools, sporting groups and corporate teams to identify what makes an inspiring leader that helps their peers shine.
Leadership
Diversity & Inclusion
Close to his heart, Peter is a proud Australian working to improve the diversity and inclusion of this country. Fleeing Civil War in Sudan to make it as an Australian Olympian, there have been many lessons learnt along his journey to help others better understand the experience and perspectives of minority groups in Australia. Better yet, Peter can talk about the benefits of diverse teams for optimal performance.
Diversity & Inclusion
Video
Aussie Olympian Peter Bol wants to be the fastest runner in the world | One Plus One | ABC News
When runner Peter Bol entered Tokyo’s Olympic stadium in 2021 for the 800m final, he became the first Australian in more than five decades to race for the gold medal in the event. The Olympian joins Paralympian Kurt Fearnley in conversation about being competitive and dealing with pressure on the world stage.Peter Bol: The inspiring journey from Sudan to Perth to the Worlds biggest sporting stage.
Originally born in Sudan, Peter Bol migrated to Australia as a refugee in 2004. Since then Peter has called Australia home and represented Australia with great pride at the 2016 Rio Olympics, IAAF Athletics World Championships in 2017 and 2019. Peter is the current Australian National Champion over 800m and represented Australia in his second Olympics in the 2021 Tokyo Games.Peter had the students and staff members completely engaged throughout his presentation. His stories are inspiring, and he connects so well to his audience. Usually when it comes to Q + A’s, ... keep reading Kennedy Baptist College
We were privileged to have Peter as guest speaker at our end of year celebration function. Peter captivated our audience with his inspirational story and words of wisdom. His sense of humour and valuable life lessons motivated all in the room to use his 4 tools to reach one’s goals. We look forward to having you speak to us again!
Peter Bol has been involved with the Victorian Institute of Sport’s (VIS) Community Programs from 2016 to 2020 and during that period has been one of the most popular speakers and VIS facility tour guides. Peter has a fantastic story to share along with a great personality and charisma that his audience is drawn towards. He has a way of relating to all the groups he has worked with here at the VIS, from primary school students, secondary students to international university students or corporations. It doesn’t matter what group he speaks to, he has a way of connecting with them. Since joining the VIS Community Programs in 2016, he has grown in confidence and competence, to the stage where he was able to host the VIS TV sessions at our Awards of Excellence. Coming to Australia as a refugee from South Sudan, Peter demonstrates resilience and overcoming adversity. Everyone can learn something from his story and I would definitely recommend him as your next guest speaker.
Honestly Peter was awesome. He was so good. Peter is just so human, had to work hard and nothing was handed to him. We got all the right messages. Thank you so much.
