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.
Learn the stories behind what makes these athletes, coach and special contributor deserving of this honor.
With eight medals in short-track speedskating, Apolo Anton Ohno is the most decorated U.S. Olympian ever at the Olympic Winter Games.
Candace Cable did not like competition or confrontation as a youngster; she eventually became a nine-time Paralympian and 12-time Paralympic medalist
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.
Dara Torres made her Olympic debut as a teenager; 24 years later she made history as the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic medal.
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
Once ostracized for having the courage to stand for his beliefs, half a century later track star John Carlos has embraced his role as a survivor.
From playground phenom to Olympic basketball gold medalist, read Lisa Leslie’s journey to achieving her Olympic basketball dream.
Volleyball has always been an integral part of Misty May-Treanor’s life. She won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in beach volleyball.
The daughter of a four-time Olympic medalist and a world champion, gymnast Nastia Liukin cemented her own legacy with all-around Olympic gold.
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.
Tim Nugent made an impact far and wide as one of the leading advocates for people with disability.
Tommie Smith is most remembered for his protest atop the Medal Podium, but his world-record speed is not to be overlooked.
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