Billie Jean King

Known for her advocacy for gender equality on and off the court, Billie Jean King is a true pioneer in women’s sports. She was inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2022.

Two-sport athlete Allison Jones excelled on the cycling track and on the slopes

She competed in eight consecutive Paralympic Games, becoming the second U.S. woman to win gold at both the Summer and Winter Games.

Julie Chu skated a path for Asian American women in ice hockey

She competed in four Olympic Games and became the first Asian American to win a winter medal in a sport other than figure skating.

Presidential delegation to Sochi sent message

The group was seen as a rebuke to Russia's anti-gay laws and propaganda.

Robert Dover broke ground as the first openly gay Olympian

Robert Dover said he always felt accepted as an athlete and a coach.

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis became the first male diver to sweep the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform events at consecutive Olympics Games.

Bruce Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, won the gold medal and broke the world record in decathlon in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games.

Brian Boitano

Figure skater Brian Boitano put on the performance of his life at the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games, defeating rival Brian Orser of Canada to win the gold medal.

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