Quarterly program connects readers with Olympians and Paralympians through their personal stories
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum is launching Legacy Library: Virtual Book Club, a free program that brings sports fans, book lovers, and museum supporters together with Olympians and Paralympians to explore their personal stories through literature.
Each quarter, the Museum will feature a book authored by an Olympian or Paralympian. This will culminate in a live Zoom discussion with the athlete moderated by four-time Olympian and avid reader Kara Winger. Participants will gain exclusive insights into the athletes’ journeys, challenges, and triumphs while engaging in meaningful conversations about their books.
The lineup includes conversations with Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold, Paralympic swimming champion Jessica Long, and Paralympian and world champion Melissa Stockwell.
2025 SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, April 22 | 6 p.m. MT
- Outofshapeworthlessloser: A Memoir of Figure Skating, Fcking Up, and Figuring It Out
- Gracie Gold, 2014 Olympian, figure skating
- Tuesday, August 19 | 6 p.m. MT
- The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion
- Melissa Stockwell, four-time Paralympian, swimming & triathlon
- Tuesday, December 16 | 6 p.m. MT
- Beyond The Surface: A Gold Medalist’s Guide To Finding And Loving Yourself
- Jessica Long, 18-time Paralympic champion, swimming
“Legacy Library: Virtual Book Club expands the Museum’s reach beyond our physical space, giving audiences across the country the chance to connect with Olympians and Paralympians in a personal way,” said Marisa Wigglesworth, CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. “These books offer firsthand perspectives on perseverance, dedication, and resilience, making for inspiring and engaging discussions.”
Legacy Library: USOPM’s Virtual Book Club is free and open to the public. To learn more and register, visit usopm.org/bookclub.
CONTACT: Annie Rosack // arosack@usopm.org // 719.497.1234 ext 12368
