Alexei Yagudin is a retired Russian figure skater. He competed twice in the Winter Olympics where he represented Russia and won a Gold medal at the Salt Lake City games. He has won Gold in the World Championships four times, won Gold in the European Championships three times, won Gold in the Grand Prix Finals twice, and won Gold once... read full bio
Jeremy Bloom is an American professional skier who is a three-time world champion, a two-time Olympic, and an 11-time World Cup gold medalist. Bloom was born in Loveland, Colorado, and he began his career playing football and running track while in high school. He then went on to play college football at the University of Colorado Boulder. During his time... read full bio
Up in the Kansas farmlands, Dan Cnossen was a patriot who understood from an early age that he wanted to serve his nation. He was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy after high school and spent the ensuing four years diligently pursuing selection for SEAL training. Dan entered Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training as one of only 16 students in his... 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
Gary Hall Jr.s record speaks for itself. Hall is a three-time Olympian and a ten-time Olympic medalist; winning five gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals. Wanting none of the fame or attention, Hall took it upon himself to create an elaborate and theatrical boxing persona. One in which included: a red, white and blue boxing robe, eccentric... read full bio
US National Ski Hall of Fame inductee Jonny Moseley has amassed an impressive list of titles and medals as a skier, but it is his ability to bring a crowd to its feet that defines his career. In his quest to deliver the ultimate performance, Jonny has combined the discipline required of an Olympic athlete, the ability to thrill required... read full bio
American Olympian Aaron Peirsol is a swimmer and record holder for the 100 and 200-meter backstrokes. He participated in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 summer games, capturing a total of seven medals. Peirsol is widely considered one of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history. He is best known for sweeping the gold medals in his signature stroke at the Athens... read full bio
Kerri Strug vaulted into Olympic history with her courageous performance during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Kerri landed an unforgettable vault on an injured ankle to help the U.S. clinch its first Olympic gold medal in the team gymnastics competition. Kerri Strugs gut-wrenching performance in Atlanta earned her fame well beyond the gymnastics world. She was featured on the... read full bio
Marla Runyon placed third in the qualifying trials for the Womens 1500 meters earning a spot on the 2000 U.S. Olympic team the first time a legally blind person has ever accomplished such a feat. Diagnosed with Stargardts Disease as a child, Marla has been legally blind for 20 years; but she refuses to consider her blindness a handicap.... read full bio
As the star of the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Nadia Comaneci became a very well known name and is the most celebrated gymnast of out time. The petite Romanian eventually grew a lifetime Olympic medal haul of five Gold, three Silver and one Bronze. She also left behind a competitive record that is almost unachievable. In addition to her work with... read full bio
In Los Angeles during the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, Tim Daggett stunned the world with his perfect 10 score on the horizontal bar and clinched the Gold for the United States Men's Gymnastics Team. It almost ended in 1987 when he shattered the bones of his left leg, severing an artery and almost losing his leg. Despite this setback, Daggett... read full bio
Al Joyner is a former professional athlete who was an Olympic gold medalist in the triple jump. With a leap of 17.26 m (56'-7.5), he became the first American in 80 years to win a gold medal in this event. Al was also honored with the 1984 Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the top American male in the field... read full bio
Bart Conner is a former American gymnast who, as a member of the gold medal-winning men's gymnastics team at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, won an individual gold on the parallel bars. He was also the 1979 World Champion on the parallel bars. Conner currently owns and operates the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy in Norman, Oklahoma along with his wife,... read full bio
Before he lost his leg to cancer at 17, Marc Woods swam in local races, but never achieved his full potential. After the surgery, he stepped up his training, winning a race while still undergoing chemotherapy. Six months later, he was swimming faster with one leg than he ever had with two. Eighteen months later, he represented Great Britain for... read full bio
Retired athlete and cancer survivor Jeff Blatnick is one of the premier motivational speakers in the country. During his 16-year wrestling career, he won ten national titles and various international awards. He was a member of both the 1980 and 1984 United States Olympic Teams. Jeff has become a successful television sportscaster and appeared as an expert analyst on NBC,... read full bio
With her unmatched talent and captivating charm, professional figure skater Tara Lipinski captured the attention of spectators all over the world. Lipinski, who was regarded as the best amateur skater in the world, became an adored figure in America thanks to her grace on the rink and her personality. She became well-known outside of the skating rink as a result of... read full bio
Frank Shorter is a former long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the Summer Olympics. He won his first U.S. national titles in the 5000-meter and 10,000-meter events. Shorter won the U.S. national cross-country championships four times. Shorter was a four-time winner of the Fukuoka Marathon, generally recognized as the most prestigious marathon in the world... read full bio
William Joseph Cheek is an American speed skater and former inline speed skater. He specializes in the short and middle distances. Cheek's breakthrough was in the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. During that tournament he won the bronze medal in the 1,000 meters and he missed the podium in the 1,500 meters by 0.08 seconds. He won a bronze... read full bio
Misty Hyman is acompetition swimmer who won the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the Summer Olympics. Hyman competed as a member of the USA Finswimming Team at the 8th World Championship held in Hungary. Hyman was ranked 35th in the world in the 50 m butterfly, 12th in the 100 m butterfly, and 2nd in the 200 m... read full bio
Oksana captivated our hearts & won the Olympic Gold Medal having won GOLD at the World Championship Oksana was brought to the United States, was signed to William Morris Talent Agency, turned professional, toured and performed nonstop for 8 years. Oksana Baiul remains to date the ONLY Ukrainian and USSR Ladies Figure Skating Olympic Gold Medal Champion! Oksana headlined... read full bio
