Category: Spotlight

Virtual Exhibit: Jesse Owens’ incredible performance at Berlin 1936

Winning four gold medals at a single Olympic Games was a feat that went unmatched for 50 years

Bruce Karr had a blast at the inaugural Paralympic Games

Starting with Rome 1960, he participated in five Paralympic Games and won 12 gold medals.

Andy Soule becomes the first American to medal in Paralympic biathlon

Wounded while serving in Afghanistan, he took up cross-country skiing and five years later competed at Vancouver 2010.

Sam Kendricks comes to a patriotic stop

A second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve, pole vaulter Sam Kendrick stopped in the middle of his approach when he heard the Star Spangled Banner.

Melissa Stockwell completes a memorable podium sweep

Winning bronze felt like gold to Melissa Stockwell (right) at Rio 2016.

Brad Snyder wins consecutive gold medals

Captain of the swim team at the U.S. Naval Academy, he rediscovered swimming after being injured while serving in Afghanistan.

Vincent Hancock is on the mark for back-to-back gold medals

A member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Hancock was perfect on 25 shots in the final in men's skeet shooting at London 2012.

13 hidden gems in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Museum team members share their favorite parts of the guest experience, including items off the beaten path.

Oz Sanchez remains focused on his goals

Three-time Paralympic handcyclist Oz Sanchez, who has gold medals among his six Paralympic medals, is proud of his Mexican heritage.

Charlie Moore: An athlete with a purpose

Charlie Moore won Olympic gold in the 400-meter hurdles and went on to a career as a businessman, the athletic director at Cornell University and in philanthropy. He passed away on Oct. 8 at age 91.