Paralympic Medallist. World Champion. Authentic Youth Voice in Sport and Inclusion.
20 year old, Róisín Ní Riain already has a track record most athletes dream of. As a Paralympic medallist, World Champion, and World Record Holder, she offers a fresh, authentic voice on resilience, focus, and performing under pressure at a young age.
Her experience competing at two Paralympic Games before turning 20 and reaching five finals as a 16-year-old debutant in Tokyo, gives her a unique perspective on goal-setting, mental focus, and managing high expectations as a young athlete with a disability.
Róisín is a confident and engaging panel contributor, bringing humility and insight to discussions on youth leadership, inclusion, and performance mindset.
Her appearances on youth leadership panels, disability inclusion forums, and sports psychology discussions have made her a trusted voice for next-generation resilience.
Panel & Workshop Experience
- Youth and School Leadership Events: Resilience and focus from a young athlete’s view
- Disability Awareness and Inclusion Panels: Speaking on lived experience in elite para sport
- High-Performance Sport Panels: Navigating pressure and preparation at international level
- Media and Storytelling Panels: Representation and the power of authentic youth voices
Panel & Workshop Experience
- Youth Empowerment and Education Events
- Disability Awareness and Inclusion Forums
- Corporate DEI Panels
- Sport Psychology and Resilience Discussions
- Media and Athlete Storytelling Events
Authentic, relatable, and grounded. Róisín speaks with quiet confidence and openness, providing a valuable youth and para-athlete perspective on resilience, identity, and high-performance focus.