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Fran Hurndall
PrintWorld Record Holder | Endurance Athlete | Advocate for Change
Fran Hurndall knows what it means to chase the impossible. In 2025, she became the fastest woman to run across Australia, 3,800km in 60 days, a journey that tested every physical and mental limit fuelled by a mission far greater than herself.
Her keynotes inspire audiences to believe in their own strength, embrace discomfort, and turn adversity into purpose. Contact Platinum for Fran's speaking enquiries.
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Testimonials for Fran Hurndall
“It was an absolute privilege to support Fran Hurndall during her extraordinary run from Perth to Sydney. In that time, we witnessed first-hand the qualities that make her truly remarkable.
Fran embodies resilience in every sense of the word. Running across Australia is a feat few could even imagine, yet Fran approached it with discipline, determination, and an unwavering commitment to her goal. Despite the countless physical and mental challenges, she faced, her strength of character never faltered.
What stood out most was the way Fran carried herself throughout the journey. No matter how exhausted she must have been, she always made time for people who came out to support her. With warmth, kindness, and gratitude, she inspired not only through her achievement, but also through her humility and generosity of spirit.
Fran is the kind of person who lifts others up simply by being herself. Driven, compassionate, and deeply inspiring, she has a rare ability to connect with people and leave a lasting impact. I wholeheartedly recommend Fran as a speaker whose resilience, positivity, and ability to inspire are second to none.”
Matt Riley, Anytime Fitness
“Fran has a rare ability to take an extraordinary achievement and make it feel deeply personal and relatable. Listening to her speak is not just hearing about running across Australia, it’s about resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up even when things get tough.
What struck us most was her authenticity. She doesn’t present herself as a superhero; she speaks with honesty about the challenges, the doubts, and the lessons learned along the way. That vulnerability is what makes her message so powerful, people walk away not just inspired, but equipped with practical insights they can apply in their own lives.
Fran leaves an audience feeling uplifted, motivated, and reminded of what’s possible when you choose courage over comfort. She is one of the most genuine and impactful speakers we’ve had the privilege to work with.”
Emma, Latrobe Health
Fee Range: POA
Fran is the kind of person who lifts others up simply by being herself. Driven, compassionate, and deeply inspiring, she has a rare ability to connect with people and leave a lasting impact. I wholeheartedly recommend Fran as a speaker whose resilience, positivity, and ability to inspire are second to none.”
Matt Riley, Anytime Fitness
KEY TOPICS
- Resilience and Adaptability– How to navigate setbacks, uncertainty, and change with grit, resourcefulness, and determination.
- Pushing Beyond Limits– Lessons from running across Australia on harnessing discipline, mental strength, and purpose to achieve the extraordinary.
- Turning Adversity into Purpose– Transforming personal challenges into a mission for impact, advocacy, and change.
- Breaking the Silence on Domestic and Family Violence– Using lived experience to drive awareness, empower survivors, and create societal change.
- The Power of Storytelling for Change– Inspiring action by connecting through authentic and vulnerable narratives.
- High-Performance Mindset– Applying the mindset of an elite athlete to personal, professional, and organisational goals.
- Women in Sport and Leadership– The importance of female role models and pathways for the next generation.
BEST SUITED FOR
- Corporate conferences and staff training events
- Executive and senior leadership teams
- Team-building and culture programs
- Organisations navigating change or uncertainty
- Resilience and adaptability briefs
- Breaking the Silence on Domestic and Family Violence
WHY PLATINUM RECOMMENDS FRAN
- Advocate for Domestic and Family Violence Awareness
- Her lived experience with domestic and family violence adds a profound layer of authenticity and purpose to her message
- Raised Over $100,000 for Charitable Causes
- Her keynotes inspire audiences to believe in their own strength, embrace discomfort, and turn adversity into purpose.
- Fran challenges audiences to reframe what they believe is possible — in sport, in work, and in life.
Fran Hurndall's Biography
World Record Holder | Endurance Athlete | Advocate for Change
Fran Hurndall knows what it means to chase the impossible. In 2025, she became the fastest woman to run across Australia, 3,800km in 60 days, a journey that tested every physical and mental limit, fuelled by a mission far greater than herself.
In 2023, she made history by dribbling a football 1,000km during the FIFA Women’s World Cup becoming the first person to do so and raising thousands for women in sport and earning a Guinness World Record. But in 2024, her life shifted when she learned her sister had been suffering in a domestic violence relationship, a truth that brought the issue painfully close to home.
It was this revelation, combined with her mother’s own experience, that lit a fire in Fran to use her platform to break the silence and inspire change.
A former Arsenal Academy and England youth footballer, Fran has now raised over $100,000 for charity and sparked national conversations on resilience, courage, and advocacy. Featured across SBS News, The Australian Women’s Weekly, The Sunday Times, and A Current Affair with Deborah Knight, Fran’s story is one of grit, vulnerability, and unstoppable determination.
Her keynotes inspire audiences to believe in their own strength, embrace discomfort, and turn adversity into purpose.
Titles & Accolades
- World Record Holder Fastest Woman to Run Across Australia (Cottesloe to Sydney, 2025)
- Former Semi Professional Footballer, Arsenal Youth Academy & England Representative (U15), Sydney Uni NPL
- Guinness World Record Holder, first person to dribble a football 1,000km from the Gold Coast to Sydney during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
- Finalist for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024
- Advocate for Domestic and Family Violence Awareness
- Raised Over $100,000 for Charitable Causes
- Featured in National Media, including SBS News, The Australian Women’s Weekly, and The Sunday Times, Sydney Morning Herald, Optus Sport, Good Weekend, Mamamia and more!
Fran’s speaking style is authentic, engaging, and story-driven. She combines raw honesty with powerful storytelling, drawing on her lived experiences as a former semi- professional footballer, world-record-holding endurance runner, and advocate for domestic and family violence awareness through her own lived experience with her own family. Her delivery is conversational yet impactful, making audiences feel both connected and inspired. Fran’s ability to balance vulnerability with high-energy motivation allows her to share hard truths while empowering others to take action. She tailors her tone to suit each audience, moving seamlessly from heartfelt reflection to passionate calls for change, ensuring her message resonates long after the event.
Fran Hurndall leaves audiences deeply moved and inspired through her unique blend of world-record-breaking athletic achievement and raw, human storytelling. She doesn’t just share the highlight reel, she brings people into the unfiltered reality of chasing impossible goals, from the physical and mental toll to the moments of self-doubt and resilience.
Her lived experience with domestic and family violence adds a profound layer of authenticity and purpose to her message, creating an emotional connection that lasts long after the applause. Combining the mindset of an elite athlete with the compassion of an advocate, Fran challenges audiences to reframe what they believe is possible — in sport, in work, and in life.
Contact Helene Greenham directly to enquire about Fran Hurndall for your event – helene@platinumspeakers.com.au
Speaking Topics Include
Resilience and Adaptability – How to navigate setbacks, uncertainty, and change with grit, resourcefulness, and determination.
Pushing Beyond Limits – Lessons from running across Australia on harnessing discipline, mental strength, and purpose to achieve the extraordinary.
Turning Adversity into Purpose – Transforming personal challenges into a mission for impact, advocacy, and change.
Breaking the Silence on Domestic and Family Violence – Using lived experience to drive awareness, empower survivors, and create societal change.
The Power of Storytelling for Change – Inspiring action by connecting through authentic and vulnerable narratives.
High-Performance Mindset – Applying the mindset of an elite athlete to personal, professional, and organisational goals.
Women in Sport and Leadership – The importance of female role models and pathways for the next generation.