All posts in Olympians

Tim Daggett

By admin | 08/2011 | BUSINESS, Great Achievers, Gymnastics, Heroes, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Olympians, Overcoming Obstacles, SPORTS | Comments Off

With a perfect 10, Tim clinched the first Olympic gold medal for the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team in modern history. Despite hardship and numerous life threatening injuries, Tim continued to follow his heart and compete in the sport he loved. His desire and perseverence allowed Tim to leave gymnastics on his own terms.as a world-class competitor.Tim is not an ordinary speaker. He adds to his lecture two heart-felt video presentations, plus the awe-inspiring gymnastics demonstration–all of which combine to entertain, captivate and encourage audiences to “go for their gold.” Read more…

Mallory Weggemann

By admin | 07/2011 | Athletes, BUSINESS, Courage, Disability Issues, Great Achievers, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Inspiring Lives, Motivation, Olympians, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Swimming | Comments Off

2012 Paralympian Mallory Weggemann had her life changed on January 21, 2008. A routine epidural to help treat back pain left the college freshman paralyzed from the waist down. Having been a competitive swimmer since the age of seven, and still coping with her new disability, she found one thing unchanged – her love for swimming. On April 8, 2008, Mallory returned to the pool, and has been breaking national and world records ever since. Mallory is currently ranked first in six of the seven Paralympic events and has her eyes set on nine gold medals in London. Read more…

Mitch Gaylord

By admin | 04/2011 | BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Olympians, Overcomers / Adversity, Peak Performance, SPORTS | Comments Off

Mitch Gaylord first thrilled the world in 1984 when he led the United States Olympic gymnastics team to its Gold Medal victory. In addition to being the first American Gymnast in history to score a Perfect “10″, Mitch went on to capture a Silver medal for Vaulting and two Bronze medals for Rings and Parallel Bars. As the number one ranked gymnast in 1983 and 1984, Mitch invented two skills now named internationally after him. To this day, the Gaylord Flip and the Gaylord Two are considered among the most difficult and spectacular feats in gymnastics. Read more…

Dara Torres

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes - Other, BUSINESS, HEALTH / WELLNESS, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Olympians, Peak Performance, SPORTS, Swimming, Women's Issues | Comments Off

Dara Torres’ inspiring story of competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics at age 41, the oldest swimmer to compete, shows us all that no matter how big your dreams are, you’re never too old to achieve them. Since her first international race at the age of 14, she has proven that she is far from your average athlete. Outside of swimming, Torres has made a name for herself as a TV commentator, print model, and as the first athlete to appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 1994. Read more…

Mike Eruzione

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes, BUSINESS, Hockey, HUMAN RESOURCES, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, Olympians, Patriotism, SPORTS, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork | Comments Off

Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the US Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. His decisive winning goal that the Soviet team & stunned the world. That victory against the Soviets advanced the US Hockey Team to the Gold Medal Game where they beat Finland. Dubbed the “Miracle on Ice,” the team’s inspiring story was adapted by Walt Disney studios into a feature length film, titled “Miracle,” which was released in February 2004. The film starred Kurt Russell as legendary Olympic head coach Herb Brooks, and Patrick O’Brien Demsey as Mike Eruzione. Read more…

Aimee Mullins

By admin | 01/2011 | Athletes - Other, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Communication Skills - personal, Courage, Disability Issues, Fitness, Great Achievers, Healthcare, Inspiring Lives, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Olympians, Overcomers / Adversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Spouse Programs, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Aimee Mullins is a remarkable athlete, actress, fashion model, and well respected motivational speaker. Born with fibular hemimelia (missing fibula bones) she had to have both of her legs amputated below the knee when she was only one-year-old. Today Aimee revels in the continuous exploration of what is possible. She has developed her own unique formula for creating the “invented life,” fashioned from her unique combination of life experiences as an Olympic athlete, ground-breaking high fashion model, a beacon for design tech, dedicated advocate and avant-garde actor. Read more…