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Do You Believe in Miracles?!?
Mike Eruzione served as the enthusiastic captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic Hockey Team to its Gold Medal victory at Lake Placid. The highlight of the games for Eruzione was his winning goal against the Soviet Union in the game that stunned the world. Sports Illustrated Magazine voted their moment the #1 sports moment of the century and Eruzione and his teammates had the honor of lighting the Olympic Flame at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
Success is a Journey, NOT a Destination
The first African-American gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal, Dominique Dawes’ success as a gymnast is proof that dreams come true-- through hard work, careful planning and unrelenting commitment. The personal philosophy that transformed her own life now illuminates the lives of her audiences; her speech is titled "D-3" – Determination, Dedication, Desire.
Olympic skating champion and cancer survivor
Olympic Gold medalist, four-time World Champion, four-time United States Champion, producer, performer, broadcaster, and spokesperson for cancer research, Scott Hamilton is more than a survivor. He's a hero in the best sense of the word--the kind that has won the love and support of millions around the globe. Now host of FOXTV hit show Skating with Celebrities and NBC commentator for Olympics 2006 in Torino.
 Dorthy Hamill
Gold Medal at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria
Winner of the ladies' figure skating gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Her popularity transcended sports, as she became a celebrity in fashion, with her short, "wedge" haircut. Performs with Broadway on Ice and seen weekly as a judge on the FOXTV hit, Skating with Celebrities.
"America's Sweetheart"
TAI BABILONIA ( known as America’s Sweetheart) and her partner, Randy Gardner, were the hopes of the U.S. figure skating team at the 1980 Lake Placid Games, until Gardner's groin injury caused the pair to abort their Olympic dream and be dubbed the "Heartbreak kids" of Lake Placid.Babilonia’s star is shining brightly again as one of the favorite skaters, paired with Olympic great, Bruce Jenner, on The FOX TV hit, Skating with Celebrities.
"World's Greatest Athlete"
BRUCE JENNER -- his "Rule for Life" is the same as it was when he became the "World's Greatest Athlete" by winning the gold medal in the Olympic Decathlon. In the years since his athletic achievements made him world famous, Bruce has become a highly respected motivational speaker, sports commentator, entrepreneur, television personality, actor, producer and author. His book and speech are entitled Finding the Champion Within. Bruce has won legions of new fans as he skates with Tai Babilonia on the FOXTV hit, Skating with Celebrities.
Saved His Best for Last - A gold medal and a world record in 1994
The persistence and heart of American speed skater Dan Jansen showed us all the true spirit of the Olympics. He was 1993 world record-holder in 500m; fell in 500m and 1,000m in 1988 Olympics at Calgary after learning of the death of his sister, Jane; fell in 500m at '94 Games in Lillehammer, but finally won an Olympic medal with world record effort in 1,000m, and took victory lap with baby daughter Jane in his arms, named after his sister, while the world cheered. He is an NBC analyst for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino.
OLYMPIC SPEEDSKATING CHAMPION
In 1994, Bonnie emerged as U.S. history’s most decorated Winter athlete, as well as the record holder for the most gold medals (5) won by an American woman in any sport. Today, Bonnie Blair is a favorite on the lecture circuit with her highly motivating speech on "Achieving Your Personal Best."
GOLD MEDAL WRESTLER
When Rulon Gardner won the Olympic gold medal for wrestling in Sydney, his victory rocked the world. It was more than just a simple tale of success--it was the story of an underdog who rose to unimagined heights of accomplishment and glory. Rulon shares with his audiences the sense of determination, the self-confidence and the fighting spirit that gave him the strength to stand up against seemingly unbeatable odds and win.
"The Luge Man"
He's the Rudy of the Olympics. He’s proof that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things if they will follow a few simple steps. "Very few speakers can deliver high content material and be really funny at the same time. Ruben can!"
 Cathy Rigby
First American gymnast to win a medal at the World Championships and Broadway star
Cathy Rigby, the Tony Award-nominated star of such Broadway hits as Peter Pan, Seussical, and Annie Get Your Gun, first captured the hearts of Americans when she single-handedly popularized women’s gymnastics as a member of the 1968 and 1972 U.S. Olympic teams. She became the first American gymnast, male or female, to win a medal at the World Championships in 1970.
Highest scoring U.S. gymnast in the Olympic history and captain of the 1984 US Gymnastics Team
As captain of the 1984 US Gymnastics Team, Peter led the team to its first-ever team Gold Medal, won a silver medal in all-around competition and with a perfect 10, captured the gold medal in his specialty, pommel horse. His presentation, the same title as his book, Risk, Originality and Virtuosity: The Keys to a Perfect 10, excites and motivates audiences worldwide.
T.R.Y (Take Risks Yourself): Facing the Challenge of Change Head On
With a perfect 10, Tim Daggett 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’s desire and perseverance allowed him to compete in the sport he loved. Not an ordinary speaker, Tim Daggett entertains, captivates and encourages audiences to "go for their gold."
Play like a Girl!
Jennie Finch, softball diva, has made it cool to not only throw like a girl, but to run, field and hit like one, too. She is one of the world's top female athletes, pitcher for the U.S. Women's National Softball Team, and led her 2004 Olympic team to a gold medal with a 2-0 record for the Athens tournament. There is literally nothing Jennie can’t do on a softball field. She’s an excellent hitter, smart base runner and, of course, an overpowering pitcher. Jennie's message of staying focused, practicing like it's a game, making goals, and preparing for your competition is intertwined into a personal recount of her journey to the Olympics.
Think and Act like an Olympic Champion
John Naber is one of America's most successful Olympic champions. He was America's most highly decorated Olympian at the 1976 Games in Montreal (the second highest ever, at the time) earning four gold medals in swimming, each in world record time. Naber became the first swimmer in history to earn two individual medals on the same day of Olympic competition, and earned the Sullivan Award as America's top amateur athlete of 1977. He is enshrined in various Halls of Fame and is one of America's top Olympic ambassadors. Book John through Speakers.com's Direct Access.
Go for the Goal: A Champion's Guide to Winning in Soccer and Life
Mia Hamm, who is to women's soccer what Pele was to the men's game, has retired from competition, having inspired a generation of young girls while leading the United States to Olympic and World Cup titles. In Atlanta at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games she led her team to Team Gold in front of 80,000 screaming fans in Athens, Georgia. Never in history had so many spectators come out to watch a women's sporting event. The Games highlighted female athletes like no other time in modern history, and Mia emerged as one of the Game's true examples for people of all ages who have a dream and go for it.
Provided one of the defining moments in the history of women's sports
Brandi Chastain, one of the most recognizable figures in women's soccer. Chastain is best known for scoring the game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 Women's World Cup Championship match against China. She was also a member of the U.S. national team that won the first women's world soccer championship in 1991 and the first women's Olympic gold medal in soccer in 1996. In her book, IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BRA: How To Play Hard, Play Fair and Put the Fun Back into Youth Sports, and speeches Brandi uses the experiences from her storied career to discuss leaderships skills, role models, and giving back to one's team and community. Chastain also discusses both the good and bad ways she's personally dealt with adversity and reminds us what it truly means to be a "class act" on and off the field.
Olympic Swimming Great
Michael Phelps - In the 2004 Summer Olympics, Phelps' dominance brought comparisons to former swimming great Mark Spitz, who won seven gold medals in the 1972 Summer Olympics, a world record. Although Spitz retained his world record, Michael brought home eight medals in one Olympics (six gold medals and two bronze medals.) His book, Beneath the Surface is a first-person account of Michael's journey to manhood and Olympic glory.
Considered the Greatest Olympic Athlete of All-Time
Considered the Greatest Olympic athlete of all-time... Mark Spitz is synonymous with excellence. World renown and one of the most recognized faces in the World, in 2000 Mark was voted Athlete of the Century in water sports and one of the six greatest Olympians ever by Sports Illustrated. Recently, the International Olympic Committee selected Mark as one of its five athletes of the Century. Mark is a highly requested public speaker throughout the World.
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