Pernille Blume

Pernille Blume is an Olympic champion, entrepreneur, and leader dedicated to empowering the next generation in and beyond sport. After winning gold at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and adding further Olympic medals in Tokyo, she transitioned her focus from elite performance to leadership and advocacy. Today, she serves on the Bureaus of World Aquatics and European Aquatics, where she works to drive cultural change and create sustainable opportunities for athletes. Through her work, including her holistic wellness platform Align by Blume and empowerment projects for young women, Pernille champions themes of leadership, female health, and self-development. Her unique journey — from Olympic success to shaping governance and empowerment initiatives — gives her a powerful voice on how sport can unlock human potential and build lasting impact.