Jimmy Warny is an esteemed cave diver and rescuer, best known for his critical role in the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand. Born in Belgium and based in Ireland, Jimmy has been involved in cave exploration for over two decades. His expertise in highly technical diving and operating in extreme environments has been pivotal in various challenging situations, including life-and-death rescues. Jimmy holds the record for completing the longest traverse of a water-filled underground cave in Ireland.
During the 2018 Thai cave rescue, Jimmy was instrumental in the mission to save a boys’ soccer team trapped in a flooded cave system. His efforts, particularly in extracting the team’s coach, were crucial to the success of the operation. For his heroism, he has received numerous accolades, including a knighthood of the Léopold order from the King of Belgium.
Jimmy’s story and experiences have been featured in the documentary The Rescue and the upcoming feature film Thirteen Lives. As a speaker, he shares the incredible tale of the Thai rescue mission, offering insights into operating under extreme pressure and handling formidable challenges.
For Jim exploration is his passion and true calling in life. He regularly explores and documents places no one has ever laid eyes on. Caves are truly one of the last frontiers on our planet. The act of visiting these places in a safe and efficient way is truly rewarding and inspiring. The true spirit of exploration is something that every human is born with and is the very essence of human evolution. Jim will take you on a journey through these harsh and beautiful places with imagery collected over the years he spent in the darkness…
To book rescue diver Jim Warny for your event, contact Front Row Speakers on +353 1 485 3991 or email welcome@frontrowspeakers.com.
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