Peggy Fleming is an inspirational role model whose story will touch people from all walks of life. The Olympic skating legend is no stranger to adversity. Peggy Fleming faced perhaps her biggest challenge of all when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Peggy Fleming successfully battled the disease and has now become one of the foremost speakers on the... read full bio
US Olympic Hall of Fame inductee, Peter Vidmar was deemed One of the top 10 corporate speakers in America" by Successful Meetings Magazine. Over 2 decades of experience helping people throughout the country to realize their own potential, Peter does much more than just speak about his experiences. His message brings something unique and refreshing to the corporate arena. Peter... read full bio
Phil and his twin brother Steve were both world class ski racers, competing on the World Cup circuit from 1976-84. Starting with the 1978 season, Phil finished in the top three in the World Cup overall standings for six consecutive seasons, winning the title in the final three. Phil, Steve, and their seven siblings literally grew up at a ski... read full bio
Photogenic charisma and brutal speed (not to mention an unforgettable name) have made Picabo Street one of the best known of the superstar skiers. Possessing a magnitude of fame matched only by Alberto Tomba, Street's talent on the course generated new excitement for US skiing. In the '94-'95 season, she became the first American skier to win a Downhill World... read full bio
Rafer Johnson is an American former decathlete, film actor and member of the Art of the Olympians. He was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1958 and won the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States in 1960, breaking that award's color barrier. He was chosen to ignite the Olympic Flame during... read full bio
Internationally revered and respected Rick Hansen showed the world that there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome. Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour captured the hearts and minds of millions of people everywhere. Faced with every obstacle from blinding snowstorms to endless mountain ranges and uncompassionate political borders, Rick gave his all, and emerged triumphant. Rick Hansen inspires... read full bio
Rosalynn Sumners is a figure skater, who was a World Junior champion, three-time U.S. National champion, World champion, and Silver medalist at the Winter Olympics. She toured first with Disney on Ice, and then was one of the original cast members of the Stars on Ice tour. Though born in Palo Alto, California, Sumners was raised Edmonds, Washington, learned to... read full bio
Ruben Gonzalez is a wonderful person who has excelled in his fields of athletics, business writing, and leadership. He is well recognized for becoming the only Winter Olympian to compete over four decades, which speaks to his unwavering willpower and love of sports. Gonzalez decided to follow his dream of competing in the Winter Olympics at the age of 21, which... read full bio
Track and field athlete Sanya Richards-Ross, formerly known as Sanya Richards, is a Jamaican-American who made an enduring impact on the sport. Richards-Ross, who was born on February 26, 1985, ran internationally for the United States in the 400-meter sprint, winning multiple honors and making a reputation for himself in the sports community. The extraordinary accomplishments Richards-Ross made in the 400... read full bio
Sara Hall is the first athlete in US history to have won both the mile and marathon national championships and she has won ten US National Championships overall. After finishing second at the London Marathon and becoming the first American woman to place on the podium in 14 years, she just made history by becoming the second-fastest American marathon runner with... read full bio
"Ohio-born Scott Hamilton began his figure skating career as a young child. His career blossomed, leading to his winning of 15 championships and the Olympic gold medal. Hamilton’s flourishing career led to the touring show Stars on Ice, and he later worked as a commentator for ice skating on television. In addition, Hamilton is a cancer survivor- he started an... read full bio
Shannon Miller remains the Most Decorated Gymnast in American History. Shannon has won an astounding 59 International and 49 National competition medals. She is the first American gymnast to win an individual gold medal at a fully-attended Summer Games and cemented her place as the most accomplished gymnast, male or female, in U.S. Olympic history. She launched her company Shannon... read full bio
Shaun White is an American snowboarder, skateboarder, and musician from San Diego, California. He is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and he holds the record for the most X-Games gold medals and most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder. Growing up, White would spent most of his time riding Okemo Moutain and Bear Mountain as well as at ski resorts... read full bio
Professional skier Sierra Quitiquit began chasing the snow when she was two years old. After receiving his certification, Sierra's father served as Team Quitiquit's coach. Sierra, a junior Olympian, broke her ribs, arm, and femur in a terrible snow gun accident, ending her racing bib days. Sierra then chose to study massage therapy in Costa Rica, where she eventually fell in love... read full bio
Artistic gymnast Simone Biles is the 2016 Olympic individual all-around, vault and floor Gold medalist. Biles was a member of the Gold medal-winning team dubbed the “Final Five” at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. She also won the bronze medal for the balance beam during the Rio Olympics. Simone is a four-time world all-around champion, three-time world floor champion, two-time... read full bio
He gained notoriety when he won silver in the Atlanta Games and then went on to win gold at the Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London Olympic Games, making him the most successful Olympic sailor of all time and the most successful British sailor in history. Since he was young, Sir Ben Ainslie, one of the most well-known sailors in the world, has... read full bio
Stephen Lundquist is an American former competition swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he won gold medals in the 100-meter breaststroke and the 400-meter medley relay. He first broke the 100-meter breaststroke world record in 1982 and held it until 1989 with the exception of one month when John Moffett held it.... read full bio
Summer Sanders made waves at the U.S. Olympic Trials, finishing third. She won back-to-back NCAA Swimmer of the Year awards and a total of nine NCAA National Championship titles during her two years of competition. At the World Championships, Summer won a silver medal in the 200m IM and a bronze medal in the 400m IM, and gold in the... read full bio
Sydney McLaughlin, the youngest American to compete in track and field at the Olympics since 1972, broke the junior world mark in the 400-meter hurdles in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. She also took home the silver in the 400m hurdles event at the World Championships and she now holds the 400m hurdles NCAA record. She won the gold medal at the... read full bio
Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductee, Tai Babilonia is a former gold medal-winning world champion. With partner Randy Gardner, they are five-time gold medalists at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Babilonia was the first figure skater of partial African American descent to win U.S. and World titles. While skating as a professional, Babilonia became addicted to amphetamines and alcohol and... read full bio
