 | Greg Louganis -- California USA, 15.0k to 20.0k 
Greg Louganis began competing in diving at age 10. By 16, he had won his first Olympic medal, a silver medal on the platform in 1976. At 24, he became the first man in 56 years to win two gold medals in diving by winning both the platform and springboard events. In 1988, competing against divers half his age, he became the first to win double gold medals for diving in two consecutive Olympics. Greg is a six time World Champion and has held 47 National Championship titles.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Misty May-Treanor -- California USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
Beach Volleyball champion Misty May-Treanor and partner Kerri Walsh captured their second Olympic Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and became the first team ever to repeat as back-to-back champs. The victory also marked their 108th straight match win. Upon her return from the Beijing Games, Misty gladly accepted a role on ABC’s hit-show Dancing with the Stars. She even pulled double duty as she and Kerri captured the Manhattan Beach Open for the fourth straight year and were crowned AVP Crocs Cup Champions for the third straight year, all while Misty continued with her duties on Dancing with the Stars. Misty was one of the rising talents of Dancing with the Stars until an Achilles injury derailed her shot at the trophy. After undergoing successful surgery, Misty now looks forward to getting ready for the 2009 AVP season as well as a possible return to Dancing with the Stars
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Billy Mills -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
At the 1964 Olympics, Billy Mills shocked the world when he came from behind to win the gold medal in the 10k race. At the time, he set a world record of 28 m 24.4s and he is still the only American to ever win a gold medal in the 10,000 meters. Today Billy is the National Spokesperson for Running Strong for American Indian Youth®. He travels over 300 days every year. He visits American Indian communities throughout the U.S. and speaks to American Indian youth about healthy lifestyles and taking pride in their heritage.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Cary Mullen -- Alberta Canada, 10.0k to 15.0k
Cary Mullen is a two time Olympian and World Cup Downhill Ski Champion who currently holds the world downhill speed record for skiing the toughest course in the world (Kitzbuhel, Austria) at an amazing speed of 97mph. The winning secrets he learned in sport have helped him to develop and run a highly successful real estate development company with his most recent achievement as resort developer of VivoResorts. As President of this successful resort development, Cary shares his 5 Winning Secrets™ with all of his audiences, showing them how they too can exceed their sales goals and lead others to unrivaled success.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | John Naber -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
One of today's top motivational speakers, Olympic Gold Medalist John Naber is also one of America's leading television analysts, commentators, and hosts, providing viewers with unique and entertaining perspectives on the "behind-the-scenes" stories of today's most exciting athletes. He is the author of Awaken the Olympian Within: Stories from America's Greatest Olympic Motivators. He has covered six Olympics including the Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and has served as the play-by-play host on ABC's Wide World of Sports. As an Olympian, Naber captured four gold medals, one silver, and broke four world records. As a speaker, he shows audiences how goal setting, persistence, and attitude can make a major difference in realizing one's dreams.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Maureen OToole -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Maureen O'Toole is widely regarded worldwide as the greatest female water polo player of all time. O’Toole has almost single handedly carried women’s water polo from its infancy in the Unites States to become an Olympic medal sport. She was named the Most Valuable Player of the Women’s National Team 15 times, U.S. Water Polo Female Athlete of the Year five times, World Water Polo Female Athlete of the Year six times, and named to the U.S. Water Polo All-American team a record 28 times. Now retired from competitive water polo, O’Toole is the founder of The Pursuit of Excellence Sports Academy, a non-profit foundation that teaches self-esteem and leadership training in a sports environment for girls 8-18 years of age.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Vince Poscente -- Texas USA, 25.0k to 30.0k
An unforgettable story! At the age of 26, a recreational skier at best, Vince Poscente decided to act on his dream of becoming an Olympic athlete. He chose the sport of speed skiing and at the age of 30, Vince was vying for Gold in the Winter Olympics! A peak performance strategist and an author with his Masters in Organizational Management, Vince's presentations provide audiences with a series of proven strategies that carry a powerful message: Do What the Competition is Not Willing To Do.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Mike Schlappi, MBA, CSP, Gold Medalist, Author -- Utah USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
A professional speaker, not just a name, Mike Schlappi makes important events memorable. Mike’s story, “IF YOU CAN’T STAND UP, STAND OUT”, is an overdue reality check for all audiences. Tens of thousands worldwide have felt the impact of this two-time Gold Medalist, World Champion, author, MBA, entrepreneur and family man who did it all from his wheelchair. It is precisely Mike’s ability to connect with audiences on an individual level that makes his story of unyielding, personal ambition and work-life balance so captivating. His patented “Attitude Therapy” not only inspires and educates every walk-of-life; it also brings laughter, tears, insight, and motivation to eager audiences everywhere. Everyone has a story to tell, but it is Mike’s talent on the stage that makes his keynote speech an event to remember. Experience for yourself a certified speaking professional – a real person.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Marlon Shirley -- California USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Over the last 28 years, Marlon Shirley has endured many challenging situations, including many which would have caused an average person to break down. But Marlon Shirley is no average person. In 2000, Marlon became the 100 meter Gold Medalist at the Sydney Paralympic Games. This kicked off an incredible journey that would result in Marlon not only being the fastest amputee in the world but also a world class athlete with three World Records... in the 100 meter, 200 meter and Long Jump. In fact, Marlon not only has become the first amputee to break the 11 second barrier but he has run it in an astounding 10.97 seconds. Marlon has won several awards for his accomplishments including ‘The Role Model of the 21st Century” in 2003, the 2005 ESPY Award and the US Olympic Spirit award.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Mark Spitz -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
Mark is a highly requested public speaker throughout the World... Having executed endorsements for Xerox, Kodak, Bausch & Lomb, John Hancock Financial Services, General Motors, General Mills, Swatch and many others. Mark will continue to be a very hot commodity as long as there is an Olympic Games somewhere in the world or the desire by a group to hear from one of the greatest living legends of all-time in sports.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Nikki Stone -- Utah USA, 5.0k to 10.0k
Nikki Stone brought home America’s first-ever Olympic Gold medal in the risky sport of inverted aerial skiing in 1998 after overcoming a career-threatening chronic spinal injury less than 18 months earlier. With this personal experience, it’s no surprise that Nikki believes that NO obstacle is too large to overcome. Nikki’s core belief is that every one of us can reach our ultimate goals through a philosophy called the Turtle Effect. She encourages and inspires audiences from top business executives to aspiring athletes by explaining, in detail, the formula she used to achieve success -- and how they can do the same when they stick their necks out.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Dara Torres -- Florida USA, 30.0k to 50.0k
Since her first international race at the age of 14, Dara Torres has proven that she is far from your average athlete. As a student at the University of Florida, she earned the maximum possible number of 28 NCAA All-American swimming awards. As the first US swimmer to compete in four Olympic Games, Dara set three World records and won nine Olympic medals, including four gold. In the Sydney Olympic Games alone, after a seven-year break from competitive swimming, Dara won gold in the 400m freestyle and 400m MR and bronze in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, and the 100m butterfly. After the 2000 Olympics, Dara retired again to start a family, but dove right back into swimming in the 2006 Masters Nationals where she broke a world record, just three weeks after her daughter’s birth. And in August 2007 Dara won another National title and broke her own 7 year old American Record in the 50 Freestyle.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
 | Peter Vidmar -- California USA, 10.0k to 15.0k
In 1984, what began as an ad became a forecast of the future. Peter Vidmar captained the US Men's Gymnastics Team to its first-ever Olympic Gold Medal. He also captured the gold in the pommel horse - scoring a perfect 10. And he won a Silver Medal while becoming the first American to medal in the individual all-around men's competition. His winning performances averaged 9.89, making him the highest scoring US male gymnast in Olympic history. Today, Peter translates his skills as a leader and motivator into inspirational presentations for Fortune 500 companies looking to benefit from his Gold Medal performances. In addition to his Olympic success, he has numerous NCAA and international titles, an economics degree from UCLA, and experience as a television announcer for CBS. He also serves on the Executive Committee of USA Gymnastics and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for the State of California. In short, Peter is in a category all his own.
Phone: 760-673-7700 ---
E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com |
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