Dominique Dawes
Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist
Dominique Dawes was the face of American gymnastics for nearly a decade and competed in four consecutive Olympic Games from 1992 to 2000. In 1991 she burst onto the scene with a gold medal win in the
Former Olympic Athletes to Book as Inspirational Speakers for Women
Former Olympic athletes embody the peak of achievement and the power of pursuing ambitious goals. Their stories, rooted in dedication and strategic preparation, inspire beyond the realm of sports, offering insights into mastering any challenge. Booking these athletes as speakers brings a narrative of setting sights high, the criticality of preparation, and the joy of pursuing a passion. They don’t just recount tales of physical prowess but share a blueprint for success applicable in all areas of life. Their talks motivate audiences to pursue excellence with fervor, making them ideal for events aimed at empowering women to achieve greatness in their own paths.
Kerri Strug
Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist
The iconic images of an 18-year old Kerri Strug landing an impossible vault with an injured ankle to seal a gold medal in the all-around competition for Team USA at the 1996 Olympic Games will forever
Nancy Kerrigan
Two-Time Olympic Medal Winning Figure Skater
Nancy Kerrigan is one of the most beloved American figure skaters of all time. Kerrigan began to skate when she was six years old at a local rink. In the next few years, she developed her skills on th
Molly Seidel
Team USA Marathon Runner
Molly Seidel accomplished an incredible feat, when during her first competitive marathon, she placed second at the U.S. Olympic Trials and earned a spot on the 2021 Olympic team. Seidel has quite a bi
Tara Lipinski
Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist and NBC Sports Personality
Tara Lipinski is a former American figure skater from Pennsylvania. She currently holds the record for being the youngest Olympic gold medalist in ladies figure skating history after her performance i
Shannon Miller
Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist
Shannon Miller is the most decorated U.S. gymnast, male or female, in history. She won a total of 16 world championships and Olympic medals between 1991 and 1996 and was a member of the "Magnificent S
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Legend and One of the Greatest Female Athletes of All-Time
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a graduate of UCLA, where she was a decorated All-American in both track and field and basketball. During her decorated olympic career she earned six Olympic medals, including
Amanda Beard
Seven-Time Swimming Olympic Medalist
Over the course of her standout professional swimming career Amanda Beard has established herself as one of the best in the history of the sport. At age 14 she broke onto the competitive swimming sce
Dara Torres
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker
Dara Torres is one of the best Olympic swimmers ever, with five Olympic Games and 12 Olympic medals to her name. But she's more than just an unbelievable athlete. She’s a mom, a best-selling author, a
Allyson Felix
Seven-Time Olympic Gold Medalist in Track and Field
Allyson Felix is one of the best-known American track and field athletes in the world today. Felix is a four time Olympic gold medalist. She won gold in London in the 200m, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m re
Allison Schmitt
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Mental Health Advocate
Allison Schmitt has been a mainstay on the international swimming circuit. She competed at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Schmitt has racked up a total of eight Olympic medals. In her 2008 debut
Aly Raisman
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Captain
Best known as one of the “Fierce 5” U.S. Women’s Gymnastic Team members, Aly Raisman will forever be synonymous with the summer of 2012. She was the captain of the 2012 team that took home the gold me
Misty May Treanor
Three-Time Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist
Although she has now retired from playing the game of volleyball competitively, Misty May Treanor has left a legacy as being one of the best athletes to ever play the game. She began to play in high s
Kerri Walsh Jennings
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medal Beach Volleyball Player
There are not many American Olympians in recent memory more revered than Kerri Walsh Jennings. Walsh teamed with Misty May-Treanor to win Olympic beach volleyball gold in 2004, 2008, and 2012. The duo
Laurie Hernandez
2016 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Gold Medalist
Laurie Hernandez is a member of the "Final Five" U.S. women's gymnastics team that captured gold in the team all-around competition at the 2016 Olympics. With the victory, Hernandez became the first
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Lindsey Vonn
Champion American Skier
Lindsey Vonn is one of the most successful American skiers of all-time. She has won four World Cup overall championships, only one of two women to do so. Vonn also has a record eight World Cup title
Carly Patterson
Olympic Gymnastics All-Around Gold Medalist
Carly Patterson former Olympic champion gymnast. When Patterson was a child, began tumbling and jumping around her house, which did not have much room, so her mother enrolled her in gymnastics. In 200
Nastia Liukin
Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast
While she has now retired from competition, Nastia Liukin is a former artistic gymnast. Her parents were coaches at a gym, and since they were reluctant to pay for a babysitter, Nastia began to train
Dana Vollmer
Five-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist
Dana Vollmer is a professional swimmer who competes in various international competitions while representing the United States. Early in her life, Vollmer was an amateur competitive swimmer throughout
Deena Kastor
American Marathon Legend and Olympic Medalist
Deena Kastor is the American record holder in the marathon, half-marathon, road 15K, road 8K and road 5K. During her career she has built up a resume that is rivaled by no other American distance runn
Donna de Varona
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Swimmer
Donna de Varona won two gold medals in the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games in the 400-meter medley and 4x100-meter medley at the age of 17. She made her Olympic debut four years earlier at the 1960 Summer Ol
Emma Coburn
2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist in Steeplechase
Emma Coburn is a pioneering American middle-distance runner. In 2016, Coburn became the first Team USA athlete to ever win a medal at the Olympics in the 3000-meter steeplechase, capturing the bronze.
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Retired Olympic Fencer
Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer who competed internationally for the United States. She was the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to compete for Team USA at the Olympics. Muhammad first competed for
Noelle Pikus-Pace
Olympic Medal-Winning Skeleton Racer and Popular Motivational Speaker
Noelle Pikus-Pace is a skeleton racer whose career began in 2001. Pikus-Pace won the women’s Skeleton World Cup overall title in 2004-05. After she won the silver medal in the women’s skeleton event a
Elana Meyers Taylor
Six-Time Olympic Bobsledding Medalist and the Most Decorated Black Athlete at the Winter Olympics
Elana Meyers Taylor is one of the most accomplished bobsledders in Team USA history, with six overall Olympic medals. That haul also makes her the most decorated Black athlete in the history of the Wi
Joan Benoit Samuelson
First Women's Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist
Joan Benoit Samuelson represented the United States at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games and won gold in the inaugural marathon competition. As a result, she became the first female to win gol
Kristin Armstrong
Three-Time Olympic Cycling Gold Medalist
Kristin Armstrong is a two-time Olympic gold medal cyclist and has raced with some of the most prestigious cycling teams in the world. Armstrong grew up a military brat and picked up cycling after run
Sanya Richards-Ross
US Track and Field Olympic Gold Medalist
Sanya Richards-Ross is a very well distinguished competitor for the United States in track in field. As a Jamaican native, Richards-Ross was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1985 and moved to the United S
Summer Sanders
Two-Time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist
Summer Sanders is a go-getter, excelling in everything she puts her mind to. This is displayed through her multi-faceted career, first achieving success as an athlete and Olympic champion swimmer, and
Former Olympic Athletes to Book as Inspirational Speakers for Women
Former Olympic athletes embody the peak of achievement and the power of pursuing ambitious goals. Their stories, rooted in dedication and strategic preparation, inspire beyond the realm of sports, offering insights into mastering any challenge. Booking these athletes as speakers brings a narrative of setting sights high, the criticality of preparation, and the joy of pursuing a passion. They don’t just recount tales of physical prowess but share a blueprint for success applicable in all areas of life. Their talks motivate audiences to pursue excellence with fervor, making them ideal for events aimed at empowering women to achieve greatness in their own paths.
$20,000 - $30,000
South Carolina-SC
Tara Lipinski
Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist and NBC Sports Personality
$30,000 - $50,000
St. Louis, MO
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Legend and One of the Greatest Female Athletes of All-Time
$30,000 - $50,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dara Torres
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker
$20,000 - $30,000
Phoenix, AZ
Allison Schmitt
Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Mental Health Advocate
$50,000 - $100,000
Boston, MA
Aly Raisman
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Captain
$30,000 - $50,000
San Jose, CA
Kerri Walsh Jennings
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medal Beach Volleyball Player
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$10,000 - $20,000
Salt Lake City, UT
Noelle Pikus-Pace
Olympic Medal-Winning Skeleton Racer and Popular Motivational Speaker
$20,000 - $30,000
San Antonio, TX
Elana Meyers Taylor
Six-Time Olympic Bobsledding Medalist and the Most Decorated Black Athlete at the Winter Olympics
$10,000 - $20,000
Available Upon Request
Joan Benoit Samuelson
First Women's Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist
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