Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture Series

Berry College is pleased to welcome elite gymnast, Olympian and two-time world champion Brody Malone as this year’s distinguished guest for the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership Lecture on March 3, 2026. Malone, a multiple time U.S. national all-around champion and a key member of the U.S. men’s gymnastics team since 2020, has distinguished himself through extraordinary talent, perseverance and leadership. After suffering a severe knee injury in 2023 that required multiple surgeries, he made a remarkable comeback, drawing on his faith and extraordinary determination.

In 2024, he reclaimed the U.S. all-around title and helped lead the U.S. men’s team to a bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games, the nation’s first Olympic team medal in men’s gymnastics in 16 years. At the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, he captured his second world title on the high bar with an impressive routine that demonstrated his resilience and competitive spirit. Throughout his career, Malone has exemplified strength of character, meeting adversity with humility, grit and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Malone is a native of Rockmart, Georgia and graduated from Trion High School before earning his degree from Stanford University.

This event is free and open to the public.

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