BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Olympic Gold medalist and former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher, Jennie Finch, spoke Monday afternoon, February 3, at Binghamton University’s Celebrating Women’s Athletics Luncheon, an annual affair held at the Events Center to recognize the achievements of the school’s female student-athletes. Former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher Jennie Finch signed autographs after speaking at the CWA Luncheon on Monday, Feb 3, 2014. ... Read More
Jennie Finch Speaks to Female Student Athletes at CWA Luncheon at Binghamton University
February 11, 2014 By
Ryan Lochte Suffers Knee Injury Caused by Overzealous Fan
November 8, 2013 By
Five-time gold medalist , Ryan Lochte, was literally swept off his feet, after a run in with an excited teenage fan. As a result, he has been forced to stop training after suffering a serious knee injury, courtesy of an overzealous female fan, who literally ran over the Olympic gold medalist, causing him to lose his balance.
Photo shows Olympic gold medalist, Ryan Lochte, speaking in an earlier interview.
Dominique Dawes Gives Keynote Speech About Enpowerment to Young Girls at Toyota Young Women Lead Conference
October 17, 2013 By
ASHLAND, KY. — Former Olympian and motivational speaker, Dominique Dawes, was the keynote speaker at the Young Women LEAD Conference held at Ashland Community and Technical College, on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The event was hosted by Toyota in partnership with SOAR, a leadership program for women. More than 500 high school juniors from nine eastern Kentucky school districts attended the event.
Photo shows Dominique Dawes, three time Olympian, 10 year member of the U.S. National Gymnastic Team and Magnificent Seven member, speaking to Tricia Whitaker in a 2011 exclusive interview.
Gold Medal Gymnast Shawn Johnson to Speak At Truman State
October 14, 2013 By
KIRKSVILLE, MO. — Former U.S. Olympic gymnast and ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champion, Shawn Johnson, is scheduled to speak at Baldwin Auditorium at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri on Friday, October 25th, at 7 p.m. The event is free for all attending and tickets are available in the Student Activities Board office. ... Read More
Bart Conner is Keynote Speaker at HipoCON Technology Show
September 23, 2013 By
FARGO, ND –- Olympic gold medalist, Bart Conner, is scheduled to first make an appearance at the Freedom Elementary School in West Fargo at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, and on Thursday, September 26, he will be the keynote speaker at the annual HipoCON Technology Show at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo, ND.
Olympic gold medal gymnast, Bart Conner, speaking at Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame induction.
Shannon Miller to Speak at Fundraising Event in Abilene
August 28, 2013 By
ABILENE, TX. — Seven time Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, will join a gymnastics clinic with Gymnastics Sports Center on Sept. 25 to encourage the children to set goals and to take pictures with the participants. The clinic will cost $25 per child and limited spots are available. According to a the organization’s press release, Miller has also agreed to participate in the Alliance for Women and Children’s 11th Annual Fall Luncheon on Sept. 26 at the Abilene Civic Center, located at 1100 N 6th St, in Abilene, TX.
Photo shows 7-time Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, speaking to a British Interviewer on the Red Carpet at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.
Apolo Ohno Joins NBC as Analyst on Speedskating at 2014 Winter Olympics
July 29, 2013 By
Former Olympic speed skater, Apolo Ohno, will join NBC as an analyst on speedskating at the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia during the network’s coverage in February. He will also be doing features and studio commentary as well.
Photo shows Apolo Ohno speaking with interviewer about his career.
Cancer Survivor Shannon Miller Named Keynote Speaker for Dyersburg Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman Program
July 8, 2013 By
DYERSBURG, TN. — Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, was named the keynote speaker for the upcoming Sixth Anniversary Celebration of Dyersburg Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program. The event will take place at First Christian Church on Saturday, Oct. 19, located at 400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN. Tickets are $20 and include a vendor expo, fashion show, great food, door prizes and Miller’s presentation. To purchase tickets, please check www.dyersburgregionalmc.com for more information.
Photo shows seven-time gold medalist, Olympic gymnast and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, in a Home & Family video interview speaking about winning her battle with ovarian cancer.
NBA All-Star Grant Hill Retires After 19 Seasons in the League
June 3, 2013 By
After 19 seasons in the NBA, All-Star Grant Hill announced his retirement on Saturday, June 1, on Inside The NBA during TNT’s pregame show before Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Grant Hill, 40. announced his retirement on June 1, 2013, after 19 years in the NBA.
Soccer Star Alex Morgan Appears at Book Signing at Bookends
May 7, 2013 By
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Olympic Gold medalist and star soccer player Alex Morgan will be appearing at a book signing on Tuesday, May 7, at the Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ. The signing is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. She will be signing copies of “Saving the Team,” in which a twelve-year old girl moves from Connecticut to California, leaving her old friends and soccer team behind. In California, she is faced with the challenges of playing on a new soccer team that has a coach who doesn’t care whether the team wins or loses. Along the way, she makes new friends, thus allowing her to save the team from itself. ... Read More
