Gabby Douglas was a member of the 'Fierce Five', the United States women's national gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she won gold medals in the individual all-around and team competitions. She was also a member of the gold-winning American team at the 2011 and 2015 World Championships, and the all-around silver medalist at the 2015 World Championships.... read full bio
Craig made a significant contribution to the United States Olympic hockey team in 1980 that will go down in sports history as a major player in their successful quest for the gold medal in Lake Placid, New York. In the semi-finals, the American team shocked the widely favored Soviet Union 4-3 thanks to the resilient goaltender's astounding 39 saves. Craig's... read full bio
Alex Morgan made history as the youngest player on 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She was 22 years old and she scored the winning goal the next year at the London Olympics. Alex is currently a forward for Orlando Pride and is only the second woman to score twenty goals and make twenty assists in the same year. She was... read full bio
Former professional beach volleyball player, Misty May-Treanor is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. She is the most successful female beach volleyball player, with 112 individual championship wins in domestic and international competition. Misty and teammate Kerri Walsh Jennings are recognized as the greatest beach volleyball duo in history. Having played volleyball from a very young age, Misty led her high... read full bio
Gus Kenworthy is a British-born American freestyle skier and actor who competes in slopestyle, halfpipe and big air. He has won a silver medal in Men’s slopestyle at the Olympic Games in Sochi where he represented the United States. Kenworthy has won two silver medals and three bronze medals at the X Games, and two Gold medals at the New... read full bio
Mikaela Shiffrin is an American two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup alpine skier. She started her career competing in FIS-sanctioned races and when she met the age she won a Nor-Am Cup super combined race. After winning more races, Shiffrin made her World Cup debut in the Czech Republic. Since starting, Shiffrin has competed in 8 seasons in the... read full bio
Chaunte Lowe is a remarkable sportsperson, campaigner, and motivational speaker who has had a lasting impression on society at large. She has competed in the high jump event four times at the Olympics, showcasing unmatched talent and tenacity in the process, solidifying her place among the most decorated American track and field competitors in history. When Lowe discovered her love for... read full bio
One of the most well-known riders in the world for a long time is Sir Chris. With six gold and one silver, he cemented himself as Team GB's most successful Olympian, setting yet another record. His love of riding began at an early age and he pursued his goals of becoming successful in the sport. One of Hoy's favorite events was the... read full bio
Carl Lewis is a former professional track and field athlete who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, of which 8 were gold. His career spanned from 1979 when he first achieved a world ranking to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and subsequently retired. Lewis is now an actor and has appeared... read full bio
The 10 times U.S. steeplechase champion, the world champion and three times finalist in the Olympics is Emma Coburn. Emma, who won a bronze medal in the steeplechase event at the Rio Olympics, is the first American woman to do so. While still a student, Emma competed for the University of Colorado and earned a spot on her first Olympic squad.... read full bio
Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez competed at the Rio Olympics as a part of the famed Gold medal-winning “Final Five” women’s gymnastics team. By winning the gold medal in the Team All Around, Hernandez became the first athlete born in the 21st century to win an Olympic gold medal. At Rio, she also won silver on the balance beam. Laurie competed... read full bio
The entire world has witnessed April Ross' development from a likeable rookie to the best player ever. Through social media, she offers her followers an unrivaled inside view into her training and personal life in a language that is both sympathetic and motivating. Since making her professional beach volleyball debut, April has solidified her status as a champion and one of... read full bio
American track and field athlete Annie Kunz competed in the heptathlon at the Olympics. She relocated to San Diego to live at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista to train full-time for the Tokyo Olympics after qualifying for the Olympic Trials and placing eighth. Since then, she has won the US Indoor Championship with the eighth-best score in history, made the... read full bio
In one of the toughest and riskiest sports in the world, Alice Merryweather is a top-ranked American downhill skier, a World Cup competitor and an Olympian. Growing up, Alice chased her elder brother through the Northeast mountains while she lived in Hingham, Massachusetts. Her objectives were straightforward for a long time: "have fun and beat the boys." One of the first... read full bio
The most decorated woman in bobsled history is Kaillie Humphries, who has won five world championships and four Olympic medals. Humphries began her athletic career in ski racing after being born in Calgary, Canada. She was forced to find a new activity on a bobsled track close to her house due to an injury, and her career racing down the... 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
Known for his vibrant and infectious personality, eight-time Canadian champion Patrick Chan is an inspiring young man, with a determination and commitment to world-class results. He has won three World Championships, two Olympic silver medals, two Grand Prix Finals, three Four Continents, and a unique story to go along with it. Chan has been honored with numerous off-ice awards for... read full bio
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
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world, becoming known as the famous ""Miracle on Ice"" game. Following the team's triumph,... read full bio
Despite her small size and unorthodox windmill stroke, Janet Evans was a natural-born swimmer who was swimming laps at the age of two. In 1987, when she was 15 years old, Evans, broke 3 world records in freestyle. At the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Evans won her first gold medal in the 400m individual medley. Three days later, she won the... read full bio
