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
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
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
Lisa Leslie is a retired professional women's basketball player. She played in the WNBA and is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner. She was the number seven pick in the 1997 inaugural WNBA draft. She followed a very impressive career at the University of Southern California with eight WNBA All-Star selections and two WNBA championships... read full bio
John Fox is a former American football coach and player. He coached for over 17 teams during his career, but was most famous for his time with the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos, and the Chicago Bears. Fox went to San Diego State, where he played for the football team, and earned his bachelors degree in physical education and earned... read full bio
Johnson, the greatest sprinter in the history of the 200 and 400 meter races, rose quickly and spectacularly through the ranks of track and field. He dominated the international arena, becoming a dual event world champion never previously seen, capturing an incredible 19 international gold medals without a single silver or bronze. Johnson set several records as an athlete, becoming the... read full bio
Elvis Stojko is a Three-time World Champion, Two-time Olympic Silver Medalist and Seven-Time Canadian Champion. After Elvis competitive skating ended, he has been extremely active in performing in many skating shows across Canada and the U.S. Most recently, he embarked on a singing and acting career in which he had a leading role as DJ Vince Fontaine in the stage... read full bio
Bode Miller is quite literally changing the sport of ski racing. From his unique racing style to his major influence on the ski industry and how equipment is designed, this two-time Olympic medalist and three-time World Champion is truly a driving force in the world of Alpine ski racing. For all his recent triumphs and instant celebrity, Bode Miller is... read full bio
At the young age of eleven, Victoria Arlen was diagnosed with two uncommon illnesses called Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis and Transverse Myelitis, which significantly altered her life. Victoria abruptly lost her ability to talk, eat, walk, and move—a very uncommon occurrence. For almost four years, she was "locked" inside her own body, unable to move or speak, but fully aware of... read full bio
The most frequent holder of world records for the UK is Sebastian Coe, who is also regarded as the finest runner to ever represent his nation. Coe, a London native, started his athletic career with the Hallamshire Harriers team in Sheffield when he was 12 years old. His father served as the team's running coach. At the European Indoor Championship, when... read full bio
Brenda Villa is a preeminent athlete in Olympic history and currently develops high-performance leadership systems for collegiate, national, and worldwide organizations. A four-time Olympian (2000–2012) and twice voted Olympic captain, she guided the United States to Olympic gold and was designated Player of the Decade (2000–2009). In 2018, she was admitted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame, thus establishing her... read full bio
Exceptional precision is required in figure skating. Madison Chock and Evan Bates have dedicated fifteen years to the development of this equilibrium, initially as companions and subsequently as husband and wife. During that period, they achieved the distinction of being the most decorated American ice dance team in history. Their accomplishments encompass a record-breaking seven U.S. national titles, three consecutive World... read full bio
From Markham, Ontario, comes the outstanding badminton player Michelle Li. Li has made a name for herself in the badminton community thanks to her many accomplishments. Li's most noteworthy achievement was in 2014 when she won the gold medal in women's singles badminton at the Commonwealth Games and became the champion. She became the first Canadian to win an individual gold... read full bio
Jordan Chiles is a two-time Olympian and well-known gymnast. Her outstanding performance at the Tokyo Olympics helped Team USA win a silver medal. Chiles is a fervent supporter of mental health and body positivity who motivates young athletes around. She started a new chapter as a Nike athlete the next year, winning two NCAA individual titles with UCLA and becoming one... read full bio
Katarina Witt is a gold medal-winning Olympic figure skater, and a very accomplished World Champion having won several of them, and already a six-time European Champion in figure skating. No longer an active competing skater, she just finished her coverage of the Sochi Olympics, for which she was a commentator with Billy Bush, for Access Hollywood. The reviews of her... read full bio
