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A quick conversation: Stephanie Wheeler and Christina Ripp-Schwab

Friends Stephanie Wheeler and Christina Ripp-Schwab share memories of how they became involved in wheelchair basketball, talk about competing in the Paralympics, and also discuss the future of their sport.

Listen: “We had coaches that believed in us, knew what we were capable of, and didn’t expect anything less.”

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Cammi Granato Ferraro and Angela Ruggiero pose for a photo after a victory

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Bonnie St. John and her husband Allen Haines smile for a photo

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Billy Mills

A Native American from tiny Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Billy Mills surged down the stretch to win the 10,000-meter run at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Unveils Summer Games Gallery Refresh Featuring 1968 Spotlight and Stephen Nedoroscik’s Rubik’s Cube

Museum unveils a refreshed Summer Games gallery featuring new artifacts from Paris 2024 to Mexico City 1968 Games.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Launches Specialty Tour Series

Each Specialty Tour offers a unique lens through which to experience the Museum’s interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and compelling storytelling.

Museum Launches Women’s History Month Specialty Tour

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum is excited to present its Women’s History Month Specialty Tour, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the incredible achievements and pioneering spirit of women athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Launches Black History Month Specialty Tour

Through expertly curated exhibits and powerful narratives, guests will explore the history and impact of these trailblazing athletes.

Paris 2024 Olympic torch and medals now on display at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

These artifacts are now on display, offering guests an exclusive opportunity to connect with the legacy of the Paris Games.