In 1970, Curt was a six-foot seven-inch sixteen-year-old with dreams of playing professional basketball. Those dreams were shattered as 36,000 volts of electricity jumped from a power line into his body while he was climbing a high-voltage utility pole. In the weeks following the accident, both of Curt’s legs were amputated.

Despite his challenges he emerged as one of the world’s greatest athletes. Curt is an eight-time Paralympic medal winner. In 1980, he became the first person in a wheelchair to win the Boston Marathon, finishing seventeen minutes ahead of the first runner. In 1993, Curt set a new world record for the wheelchair division at 1 hour 23 minutes and 30 seconds.

Brinkman has learned to command himself. He states, “No one else determines where I go or who I become. Through principles of acceptance, visualization, persistence, command of myself, and action, I can achieve whatever I set as goals and then I aid in the creation of a better world.”

Curt Brinkman is a popular motivational and inspirational speaker to corporate, educational and general interest audiences throughout the U.S. Brinkman’s personal story of depression and futility followed by a drive and desire to achieve, win, and become a champion has inspired nearing one million people in the U.S. alone. Beyond inspiration and entertainment, Curt Brinkman’s presentation offers listeners the understanding they need to solve their most discouraging problems at work and at home and to live a happier and more optimal life.