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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Melissa Stockwell completes a memorable podium sweep Winning bronze felt like gold to Melissa Stockwell (right) at Rio 2016. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
100 years later, looking back at Team USA’s success at Antwerp 1920 With the Olympic flag flying over the Games for the first time, U.S. athletes won 47 gold medals, headlined by several future Hall of Famers READ MORE
Speedskating silver medalist Eddy Alvarez makes it to the big leagues The Miami Marlins infielder is the first Olympian from another sport to play in the majors since Jim Thorpe READ MORE
Louis Zamperini’s athletic career was put on hold for World War II After competing at Berlin 1936, it was thought the distance runner's best years were ahead of him; instead he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps READ MORE
