Chris Mazdzer

Winter Olympian | Luge | Speaker

Olympic silver medalist, 4-time Olympian, “Dancing with the Stars” contestant

Chris Mazdzer’s journey to Olympic success is a testament to perseverance, resilience and self-belief. A four-time Olympian, Chris made history at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, becoming the first and only non-European man to win an Olympic medal in men’s luge.

ABOUT Chris

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Despite long odds and repeated setbacks, Chris never gave up on his dream. Ranked last by his own organization and given 500-1 odds, Chris’ unwavering belief, coupled with the support of his team, propelled him to achieve what many thought was impossible.

Chris’s story is one of failing forward, overcoming adversity, and the incredible power of teamwork. He inspires audiences to embrace challenges, believe in their potential, and achieve peak performance, no matter the obstacles. Chris lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and two boys.

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 4x Winter Olympian
• 2018 Olympic silver medalist in singles luge
• 2020 World Championship bronze medalist in mixed team luge
• “Dancing with the Stars” and “American Ninja Warrior” competitor

LEARN MORE ABOUT Chris

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Chris Mazdzer shares his powerful story of resilience and determination, demonstrating how setbacks can become stepping stones to success. He emphasizes the importance of self-belief, consistency, and the role of a supportive team in achieving extraordinary results.

Drawing from his experiences as a professional luge athlete and Olympian, Chris reveals how perseverance, sacrifice, and a champion mindset can transform seemingly insurmountable challenges into incredible victories. Audiences leave with practical insights and renewed motivation to overcome their own obstacles and pursue excellence.

SPEAKER THEMES

• Lessons from sport and competition
• Fear is a great teacher
• The power of teamwork
• Achieving peak performance
• Begin before you’re ready

LEARN MORE ABOUT Chris

TESTIMONIALS

"Chris was very easy to work with, super engaging, personable, down to earth, and captivating. He also spent time connecting and taking pictures with the students that asked after his keynote.”