Category: Spotlight

Misty May-Treanor: A competitive fire burns within

Volleyball has always been an integral part of Misty May-Treanor's life. She won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in beach volleyball.

Erin Popovich: Swimming to her place on the wall

Erin Popovich took up swimming at age 12 and less than one year later was competing in national championships. She won 19 medals over three Paralympic Games

Candace Cable: Using her platform

Candace Cable did not like competition or confrontation as a youngster; she eventually became a nine-time Paralympian and 12-time Paralympic medalist

Apolo Anton Ohno: Skating with no regrets

With eight medals in short-track speedskating, Apolo Anton Ohno is the most decorated U.S. Olympian ever at the Olympic Winter Games.

Chris Waddell: Pushing his limits

Paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident, Chris Waddell went on to compete in seven Paralympic Games, winning 13 medals and becoming the most decorated male monoskier in U.S. history.

Tim Nugent: The father of accessibility

Tim Nugent made an impact far and wide as one of the leading advocates for people with disability.

Ron O’Brien: Making an impact in and out of the pool

After failing to make the U.S. Diving Team for the Rome 1960 Olympic Games, Ron O'Brien became one of the greatest diving coaches of all time.

Dara Torres: No shortage of motivation

Dara Torres made her Olympic debut as a teenager; 24 years later she made history as the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic medal.

OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES MOMENTS

Take a look back at some of the greatest Team USA moments from the Winter Olympics.

SUMMER OLYMPIC MOMENTS

Take a look back at some of the greatest Team USA moments from the Summer Olympics.