Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Olympian”
Day in the Life: Michellie Jones Michellie Jones is an Australian triathlete whose most recent accomplishments include induction into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, International Triathlon Union (ITU) Hall of Fame, and Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame. Michellie’s awesome track record includes an Ironman World Championship and an Olympic Silver Medal. She has big love for horses and all things fitness. …
Day in the Life: Khadevis Robinson Khadevis Robinson — known as KD to most — is a 2X USA Olympian, 8X National Champion Division I Collegiate Coach, motivational speaker, and a mentor. Khadevis’ story is not just about athletic success. It’s a story of faith, hope, family, and friends. A story of self-discovery and self-worth. Above all, it is a story of …
Day in the Life: Nikkita Holder Nikkita Holder is a Canadian-born Olympic Athlete that is best known for representing Canada in the 100-meter hurdle at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games in London, England and Rio, Brazil, respectively. To date, Nikkita’s most notable accomplishment is the Bronze medal win at the 2015 Pan American Games in her hometown of Toronto. As a …
Day in the Life: Mike Dawson Mike Dawson is a 2X New Zealand canoe slalom Olympic athlete, adventurer, and filmmaker. When not paddling around the globe, Mike resides in New Zealand, where he began competing at age 17. To finance his trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics, Dawson created and sold a cookbook, filled with recipes from his travels around the world. After exceeding …
Day in the Life: Khamica Bingham “Canada’s Fastest Woman” and 2016 Olympic Sprinter Khamica Bingham is a 2-time World Championship finalist and Pan Am bronze medalist who holds multiple records, including for the Canadian 4x100m Relay. She made her Olympic debut at Rio 2016, where anchoring Canada’s 4x100m relay team. Considering her record on the track, it may be surprising to know that …
Day in the Life: Ashton Eaton Ashton Eaton is USA’s 2X Olympic champion and current world record holder in the decathlon. He also holds the current world record in the indoor heptathlon and was a 5X NCAA champion at the University of Oregon. In his recent gold medal victory at Rio, Ashton tied the Olympic Record. Ashton’s wife Brianne Theisen-Eaton is also …
Day in the Life: Oksana Chusovitina At 41 years of age, Oksana Chusovitina is the world’s oldest Olympic female gymnast and has solidified her position in history as one of the world’s greatest athletes. She has competed in seven consecutive Olympiads, winning two Olympic medals, 11 World Championship medals, USSR Junior Nationals and holding the record for most medals won in a …
Day in the Life: Neymar Brazil’s favorite footballer is ready to lead his team at the 2018 World Cup. At 26 years-old, Neymar is already considered one of the best soccer players in the game. He has won multiple titles with Barcelona, a FIFA Confederations Cup, National Championship, and two medals at the Olympics with Brazil. In 2017, Neymar moved from his …
Day in the Life: Katie Ledecky Katie Ledecky is a 5X Olympic gold medalist, 9X world champion, and multiple world-record holder for Team USA women’s swimming at just 19 years of age… What goes into her daily 24 hours to keep her so far ahead of the pack? Below is an inside glimpse into Katie’s average training day heading into Rio 2016. …
Day in the Life: Aly Raisman Aly Raisman is a 6X Olympic Medalist and 2012, 2016 USA Women’s Gymnastics Team Captain. She defied expectations by winning three medals in Rio when she was considered the “Grandma” at 22 years of age. Now she’s already a favorite for the women’s team in Tokyo 2020. Aly trains for more than 35 hours a week …
