In one of the greatest moments in U.S. Olympics history, Bob Beamon set a long jump world record in route to winning a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Games.
Cael Sanderson is a college wrestling coach & current head wrestling coach of Penn State. He is considered one of the greatest American amateur wrestlers in recent history.
Carla Overbeck was a longtime member of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team from 1998-2000. She helped the team to FIFA World Cup titles in 1991 & 1999 and an Olympic gold medal in 1996.
Carli Lloyd is an Olympic, World Cup and professional soccer player. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup while playing for the U.S. Women's National Team.
Chris Bosh is an NBA power forward-center who last played for the Miami Heat. Bosh was first drafted by the Toronto Raptors and led the Raptors to their first NBA Playoffs in 2006–07.
Cobi Jones enjoyed a celebrated soccer career playing for Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy and the U.S. Men's National Team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Derek Parra won a gold and silver medal in speed skating at the 2002 Winter Games and in so doing became the first Mexican-American to win goldl at the Winter Olympics.
One of the most celebrated women's basketball players in history, Diana Taurasi has done it all, winning four Olympic gold medals, three WNBA titles and three NCAA championships.
Hayley Wickenheiser is considered among the greatest female hockey players ever to play the sport. She competed for Canada in five Olympics, winning four straight gold medals plus one silver.
Jessica Mendoza currently works as a baseball commentator for ESPN. During her celebrated softball career, she won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and silver medal at the 2008 Olympics.
Hall of Fame point guard John Stockton spent his entire NBA career with the Utah Jazz from 1984-2003. He was named an All-Star 10 times and holds the all-time NBA record for most assists and steals.
Gymnast Jordyn Wieber won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the team competition as a member of the "Fierce Five". She also was the 2011 World Champion in the all-around.
Julie Ertz is a member of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team that won the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. She was named the U.S. Soccer Federation Female Athlete of the Year in 2017.
Julie Foudy played for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team from 1987-2004, winning two FIFA World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. She currently works as a broadcaster for ESPN.
Retired NBA forward Karl Malone spent all but one of his 19 NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz. He was a 14-time All-Star and 2-time NBA MVP and became a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
Ken Morrow won an Olympic gold medal as a member of the U.S. "Miracle On Ice" hockey team. He also played in the NHL for 10 seasons for the New York Islanders and won four Stanley Cup titles.
One of the most celebrated American soccer players in history, Landon Donovan is the all-time leader in scoring and assists for the US Men's National Team.
As one of women soccer's all-time greats and most recognizable names, Mia Hamm helped lead the U.S. Women's National Team to two Olympic gold medals and two FIFA World Cup titles.
Missy Franklin won a total of six medals, including five gold, at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. She also set a total of four world records during her career in the backstroke and medley relay.
Neal Broten played for the 1980 US Olympic hockey team that upset the Soviet Union in Lake Placid on its way to winning the gold medal. He would later go on to play in the NHL from 1981-1997.
Peter Vidmar is a two-time winning Olympic gold medal gymnast. At the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, Vidmar took gold in the pommel horse and team all-around events.
One of the most successful American swimmers of all-time, Ryan Lochte won 12 medals over the span of four Olympics. He ranks second all-time in medals won to Michael Phelps.
Sarah Hughes won a gold medal at the 2002 Winter Olympic in Salt Lake City in the ladies' singles figure skating event. She also claimed bronze at the World Championships in 2001.