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Marla Runyan
Marla Runyon placed third in the qualifying trials for the Women's 1500 meters earning a spot on the 2000 U.S. Olympic team the first time a legally blind person has ever accomplished such a feat. Diagnosed with Stargard's Disease as a child, Marla has been legally blind for 20 years; but she refuses to consider her blindness a handicap. "It is not a factor or an excuse for a bad race" she says. Marla's performance in the Olympics stands as a testimony to what can be achieved through determination and hard work.
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Travels From: Oregon - OR
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Lance Armstrong
WORLD CHAMPION CYCLIST, OLYMPIAN, AND CANCER SURVIVOR
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Travels From: Texas - TX
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Dorothy Hamill
Every four years the Olympic Games produce a new group of champions, but only rarely does one of these champions transcend their sport to completely capture our imaginations. Such was the case when nineteen year old figure skater Dorothy Hamill won her Gold Medal at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
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Travels From: Connecticut - CT
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Sarah Hughes
One of the most consistent ladies figure skaters in the world over the past three seasons, Hughes continues to progress technically and artistically at each event. A veteran of two U.S. World Teams, Hughes secured her third U.S. World Team berth with a silver medal performance at the 2001 U.S. Championships in Boston. Hughes favorite quote is "It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."
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Kristi Yamaguchi
"Always dream," says Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi always dreamed of becoming an Olympic champion and her dedication to that dream paid off. Through her hard work and determination, Kristi won the gold medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics.
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Nancy Kerrigan
One of America's most popular and versatile performers, Nancy Kerrigan is known for her beauty and great artistry on ice. U.S. Champion and winner of two Olympic and World medals, she is a rare talent and a true delight to watch, and has become an audience favorite wherever she appears.
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Travels From: Massachusetts - MA
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Oksana Baiul
Oksana started skating at the age of four. She won her first competition when she was seven years old. Her mother hoped that Oksana would become a ballerina some day and she became... the ballerina on ice...
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Travels From: New Jersey - NJ
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Tara Lipinski
Tara Lipinski is the youngest Olympic, World and U.S. National Ladies Figure Skating Champion in history. Tara surpassed Sonja Henie's long standing records when she won the World Championship at age 14 and skated to Olympic Gold in Nagano, Japan at age 15. In Nagano, she also became the youngest ever to win an individual Gold Medal in any Winter Olympic Games.
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Travels From: Texas - TX
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Paul Hornung
He was probably the greatest all-around player in Notre Dame's history and is the only Heisman winner to have played on a losing team as the Irish were 2-8 in '56. As almost every football fan knows, Hornung went to the Green Bay Packers, led the NFL in scoring for three straight years and was voted MVP in 1960 and 1961.
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Julius Erving
The boy who became "Dr. J" began life in a public housing project but his talent, hard work and determination were to take him a long way. One of the most exciting and talented players in the history of professional basketball, Julius Erving literally changed how the game is played.
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Travels From: Florida - FL
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Vonetta Flowers
Twenty-eight year old Vonetta Flowers grew up in one of the worst neighborhoods in Birmingham and through Track, went on to become a seven-time All-American at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
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Travels From: Alabama - AL
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Butch Harmon
Butch has been involved in the golf arena for over 36 years. President of the Butch Harmon School of Golf, and recognized as one of the leading teaching instructors in the game.
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Travels From: Nevada - NV
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Phil Jackson
Phil's previous head coaching experience was spent in guiding the Chicago Bulls to an astounding 6 NBA Championships, 1991-1993 and 1996-1998. When Phil announced his decision to step down as head coach of the Bulls in June of 1998, he held the highest all-time career winning percentage (.740) among all NBA coaches
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Pat Riley
THE WINNINGEST COACH IN NBA HISTORY
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Travels From: Florida - FL
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Rocky Bleier
Rocky is in demand as a professional speaker, motivating audiences in a wide variety of organizations and corporations. Rocky sees parallels between the challenges he faced in the past and the challenges all business people face in today's crowded, competitive marketplace, and that is the central message he delivers. His presentation - Be the Best You Can Be - motivates audiences to keep on striving for greater accomplishments. Rocky is a dynamic speaker, using real life stories with a warm, self-reflective humor that audiences can relate to.
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Travels From: Pennsylvania - PA
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Meadowlark Lemon
Meadowlark Lemon, affectionately known as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," is a legendary hero in the world of sports. He has been the creative force and focal point of international, comedic basketball since he began his career with the Harlem Globetrotters more than 4 decades ago.
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Travels From: Arizona - AZ
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Earvin Magic Johnson
Johnson's illustrious playing career, which consisted of hundreds of highlights, is most accurately summarized with a single word- winner. He was the guiding force behind championship-winning teams at every conceivable level, including high school, college, and professional, in addition to capturing an Olympic Gold Medal. Speaking to audiences as an athlete, an entrepreneur, and an HIV survivor, Johnson's presentation is captivating and inspiring.
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Travels From: California - CA
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Mike Shanahan
Every successful team has one key leader, and those organizations that have achieved ultimate success have an ultimate leader, an individual combining exceptional talent and organizational skills with the dynamic drive to lead others to success. Mike Shanahan is that lightning rod for the Denver Broncos championship history, and few coaches in NFL annals have spearheaded as much dramatic achievement.
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Travels From: Colorado - CO
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Don Shula
Examples from the game of football are often used to illustrate determination, overcoming adversity and long odds, competition, and success; and our everyday language is filled with gridiron metaphors and memorable quotes. It is only natural that Don Shula, the coach with more wins in professional football than any other, speaks about inspiring others to win. Using examples from the football field he reveals his secrets of successful coaching and how they apply to any leadership position, as well as personal success.
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Travels From: Florida - FL
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Archie Manning
Wherever he goes, Archie Manning is recognized as an ambassador of goodwill and a molder of people. He was born Elisha Archibald Manning, III, May 19, 1949, in Drew, Mississippi, where he grew up. He excelled in all sports at Drew High School and was awarded an athletic scholarship at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where he was an All-American quarterback and had his number retired.
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Travels From: Louisiana - LA
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Bart Starr
Football legend Bart Starr's designation of Most Valuable Player describes more than his legendary performance on the football field - it describes him as a man. Playing for the legendary Vince Lombardi, Starr learned the fundamentals of leadership and success.
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Travels From: Alabama - AL
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Roger Staubach
Quarterback Roger Staubach is the hallmark of athletic excellence and sportsmanship. Hailed by Navy coach Wayne Hardin as "the greatest quarterback the Navy ever had," Staubach is the 4th junior to win the Heisman Trophy. In 1963, he completed more than 115 passes, nine for touchdowns, and, as a sophomore, was the leading percentage passer in the nation.
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Travels From: Texas - TX
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Bobby Bowden
Florida State Head Football Coach
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Travels From: Florida - FL
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Brian Holloway
Five-Time NFL All-Pro and Team Building Expert
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Travels From: Florida - FL, New York - NY
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Jim Fassel
Jim Fassel was named the 15th head coach in Giants history on January 15, 1997. That year, Fassel led his squad to a 10-5-1 record and a berth in the playoffs while capturing the NFC Eastern Division title. Fassel was named Coach of the Year by 11 media outlets, including The Sporting News, after helping the Giants improve from a 6-10 record and a last place finish in the NFC East in 1996.
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Travels From: New Jersey - NJ
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Dan Marino
Dan Marino has always played every football game like it might be his last. He learned the sport growing up on a playground in Pittsburgh that now bears his name and went on to lead the Pitt Panthers to three consecutive 11-1 seasons and become the most prolific NFL passer of all-time.
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