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Retired Track & Field Athlete; Five-Time Olympic Medalist, Four-Time Gold Medalist
A record-breaking sprinting star of the 1970s and 1980s, Evelyn Ashford is one of the few track and field athletes to boast four Olympic gold medals.
Retired Professional Basketball Player
Odom played on the United States national team, winning a bronze medal in the Olympics in 2004..
English actor, starring roles in Nowhere Boy, in which he played John Lennon and Kick-Ass in which he played David "Dave" Lizewski / Kick-Ass
Began performing at age six, appeared in films such as Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
Arizona State Head Football Coach, Former ESPN Football Analyst, NFL Head Coach and Player
Herman “Herm” Edwards is the current head football coach at Arizona State University entering his fifth season in Tempe. A strong leader in the ASU community.
National Baseball Hall of Famer & Advisor to the Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association
Dave Winfield grew to value the importance of sports, health, education, family, and community.
Chief People & Inclusion Officer, Universal Music Group; Former Chief Human Resources Officer, National Basketball Association
Eric Hutcherson is the Chief People & Inclusion Officer for Universal Music Group.
Former NFL Wide Receiver for the Carolina Panthers & the Baltimore Ravens
Stevonne Smith Sr. is a former football wide receiver who played 16 seasons in the National Football League.
Blind Paralympic Athlete & Motivational Speaker
Lex Gillette is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement.
NFL Sports Agent with Young Money Sports, Softball Agent & Attorney
Nicole Lynn, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, attended the University of Oklahoma.
Right Fielder, Boston Red Sox
This All-Star outfielder excels at every facet of the game, as he was a Golden Glove.
Southern Illinois University's 1st African-American Quarterback
A native of Centralia, Illinois, William R. Norwood received his bachelor's degree..
World Record Breaking Gold Medal Olympian & Civil Rights Icon Famous for Black Power Salute at the Olympics
Tommie Smith began life quietly, born to Richard and Dora Smith on June 6, 1944 in Clarksville.
Short Track Speedskater; First Black Woman on a U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team
Born in Accra, Ghana, Maame Biney moved to the United States when she was five after her father emigrated.
Entrepreneur, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts
Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels.
Former NBA Player & Broadcast Analyst
From the youth to the corporate world, Thurl Bailey inspires others to win whatever the odds or disappointments.
Former NBA Player; Only Player in NBA History to Average a Triple-Double for a Season
Robertson has been an all-time all-star at every level from high school to the National Basketball Association.
Former English Rugby Union player and Leicester Tigers legend, Graham played at Loosehead Prop for both teams and went on to have an illustrious career enjoying success at both domestic and international levels. Graham’s vast experiences as an elite athlete and as part of a coaching team make him one of the most sought after rugby speakers on the after dinner circuit.
Despite having to compete for international position with the world’s most capped player – Jason Leonard, Graham
Paula is a British athlete, adventurer and explorer who is available for hire as a motivational speaker through Champions.
With no sailing experience and just two months’ notice, Paula raced 35,000 miles around the world in the Global Challenge - The World's Toughest Yacht Race.
Holly Bradshaw (formerly Bleasdale) is a critically acclaimed British athlete and motivational speaker.
Bradshaw hit the headlines by completing a 4.35m pole vault, this broke the record before she achieved a bronze medal..
The former British Olympic athlete, Kriss Akabusi competed in sprint, hurdling track and field events. He saw an extremely rocky path in his early career, but with determination and resilience, Kriss changed his life for the better and achieved a goal that many in the sporting world desire.
Legendary British Olympian and athlete, Kriss Akabusi is a sporting personality like no other. Part of the gold medal-winning men's 4x400m relay team at the World Championships in 1991..
Retired Navy SEAL, Accomplished Endurance Athlete, Bestselling Author
David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL and is the only member of the US Armed Forces.
Named the Gatorade National Girls Athlete of the Year Gold Medal Olympic
The youngest U.S. Olympian to compete in track and field since 1972, Sydney McLaughlin set a junior world record in the 400m hurdles at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.…
professional soccer player
Simon Keith is not just a former professional soccer player - he's one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients
Greatest Tight
Shannon Sharpe is considered one of the greatest Tight Ends to ever play the game. His accomplishments landed him in the Hall of Fame class of 2011. He was a…