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Athletes and coaches whose incredible feats have inspired us to do our best.

Adaptive Action Sports Oscar Loreto skateboarding (www.adaptiveactionsports.com) Adaptive Action Sports has provided opportunities for adaptive athletes to compete in snowboarding competitions.
Aimee Mullins Picture of Aimee Mullins Aimee Mullins challenges the definitions of physical beauty and athletic ability.
Albert Pujols Picture of Albert Pujols Albert Pujols is a hero to Travis because of his faith, devotion to his family, and skill as a baseball player.
Alexander Medved Picture of Alexander Medved Alexander Medved is a three-time Olympic wrestling champion and vice-president of the Belarusian National Olympic Committee.
Althea Gibson Picture of Althea Gibson Althea Gibson was an American tennis and golf player who broke the color barrier in professional tennis.
Aly Raisman: Winner of Much More Than the Obvious Picture of Aly Raisman: Winner of Much More Than the Obvious Aly Raisman is a two-time Olympian gymnast who has celebrated her Jewish heritage in her routines and overcame abuse from gymnast doctor Larry Nassar.
Amy Hannus Picture of Amy Hannus Amy Hannus is a boxer who champions women's strengths.
Anthony Robles Picture of Anthony Robles Anthony Robles is an accomplished wrestler despite his disability.
Armintie Price Picture of Armintie Price Armintie Price is a hardworking, passionate, and inspiring basketball star in the WNBA.
Arnold Palmer Picture of Arnold Palmer Arnold Palmer was a golf icon who moved the sport onto the national scene.
Arthur Ashe Picture of Arthur Ashe Arthur Ashe was a tennis champion and humanitarian.
Arthur Ashe, Everyone is Born Equal Picture of Arthur Ashe, Everyone is Born Equal Arthur Ashe was the first African American man to play professional tennis.
Bella Rasmussen makes history by believing if you set your mind to it, anything is possible Picture of Bella Rasmussen makes history by believing if you set your mind to it, anything is possible
Bethany Hamilton Picture of Bethany Hamilton Bethany Hamilton is a motivational speaker, writer, and professional surfer who survived a shark attack that left her with one arm when she was 13 years old.
Betty Lennox Picture of Betty Lennox Betty Lennox works hard to be the best and helps others to acheive their best.
Bianca Valenti Picture of Bianca Valenti Bianca Valenti is a professional surfer and a co-founder of the Committee for Equity in Women's Surfing.
Bill Veeck Picture of Bill Veeck Bill Veeck was a maverick sports owner and an inspiration to fans.
Billie Jean King Picture of Billie Jean King Billie Jean King is an advocate for women in sports and champion tennis player.
Billy Mills Picture of Billy Mills Billy Mills is an Olympic gold medal runner who encourages Native American youth to believe in the power of their dreams.
Braden Holtby Picture of Braden Holtby Braden Holtby is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks.
C. Vivian Stringer Picture of C. Vivian Stringer C. Vivian Stringer despite great challenges, pursued her passion for basketball and is known for turning women into champions.
Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. Picture of Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr. was honored by the Phoenix Foundation for Children.
Cathy Freeman Picture of Cathy Freeman Cathy Freeman wins races and respect for the plight of native Australian people.
Chamique Holdsclaw Picture of Chamique Holdsclaw Chamique Holdsclaw is one of the most celebrated players in women's basketball.
Clara Hughes Picture of Clara Hughes Clara Hughes is a Canadian gold medal winner in the summer and winter games.
Cle Ross Cle Ross (back l., with Marquis Roby Sr., a KCK RBI league coach, and youth baseball players) was gi Cle Ross is bringing youth baseball back to an inner city.
Coach Carl Swearingen Picture of Coach Carl Swearingen
CRISTIANO RONALDO Picture of CRISTIANO RONALDO
Daniel Ricciardo Picture of Daniel Ricciardo
Darrell Green Picture of Darrell Green Darrell Green started a foundation to help underprivileged kids better their futures and become strong leaders.
Dave Congdon Dave & Migdalia Congdon take a break from practice (KEC) Dave Congdon is a Special Olympics athlete and an inspiration to many facing barriers and difficult times.
David "Magic" Mendoza Picture of David "Magic" Mendoza
David Beckham Picture of David Beckham Many people influenced David when he started his soccer career, but he always mentions his dad, Sir Alex Ferguson, and his youth coach Eric Harrison as some of the most important.
DeeDee Jonrowe Picture of DeeDee Jonrowe DeeDee Jonrowe is a veteran dog sled musher in the Iditarod Race.
Derartu Tulu Picture of Derartu Tulu Derartu Tulu was the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal.
Dorothy Ferguson Key Picture of Dorothy Ferguson Key Dorothy Ferguson Key played in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Douglas Richard Flutie Picture of Douglas Richard Flutie Douglas Richard Flutie established a foundation to help families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Drew Brees Picture of Drew Brees Drew Brees is a quarterback for the Saints who also works to improve the lives of children with cancer.
Duke Kahanamoku (http://www.hawaiimagazine.com/blogs/hawaii_today/2008/8/15/Duke_Kahanamoku_OceanFest_Waikiki) Duke Kahanamoku was an Olympic gold medalist and 'Father of Surfing'.
Earl Antoine Boykins (http://www.freewebs.com/edgarcampy/shaq.jpg) Earl Antoine Boykins is a star basketball player who has fought against the odds.
Earvin ''Magic'' Johnson NBA exhibition game, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1992 (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/almanac-magic-johnson/ (unk
Effa Manley Picture of Effa Manley The remarkable Effa Manley was a civil rights activist who broke down baseball's racial barriers as co-owner of the Newark Eagles in the Negro National League.
Ellen MacArthur (http://www.ellenmacarthur.com/) Ellen MacArthur has broken numerous records with her courageous solo sailing adventures.
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah Emmanuel, is smiling and happy. (www.wireimage.com/ GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=g...) Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah rode a bike across Ghana to challenge the stigma of being disabled.
Ernest Davis Ernie Davis Drawing (Drawn By Andrew G) Ernest Davis was the first black football player to win the Heisman Trophy.
Fauja Singh Picture of Fauja Singh Fauja Singh is an inspiring British centenarian marathon runner (the Turbaned Tornado) who only recently retired.
Florence Griffith Joyner Picture of Florence Griffith Joyner Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo-Jo) was one of the greatest women atheletes of all time.
Haile Gebrselassie (http://www.iaaf.org) Haile Gebrselassie is a record-breaking champion runner and a humanitarian, fighting against poverty in Ethiopia.
Hank Aaron Portrait of Hank Aaron in Braves uniform. Learn about hero Hank Aaron, a legendary baseball player who broke baseball records and racial barriers in US major league baseball.
Hannah Teter Picture of Hannah Teter Hannah Teter is an Olympic snowboarder who started her own foundation to help children in Kenya.
Heath Calhoun Heath Calhoun (http://vce.health.mil/inspiration.aspx) Heath Calhoun is a paralympic skier who encourages wounded warriors and others to never give up.
Ian James Thorpe <a href=http://z.about.com/f/wiki/e/en/thumb/a/a1/Ac.ianthorpe.jpg/300px-Ac.ianthorpe.jpg>Ian Thorpe Ian James Thorpe an Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming, established a foundation to help children in need.
Jack Hitchens Jack Hitchens, proudly smiling by his U12 team. (Hannah Leake) Jack Hitchens is a hero to Emily because he taught her the value of humility and working hard.
Jackie Chan Picture of Jackie Chan Jackie Chan dedicates his time and money to helping others.
Jackie Robinson Picture of Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson Picture of Jackie Robinson Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball. Learn more on myhero.com.
Jacques Plante Picture of Jacques Plante Jacques Plante was a hocky player who invented the goalie mask.
James Naismith Picture of James Naismith James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891.
James Stewart Picture of James Stewart James Stewart overcame prejudice to pursue his dream of becoming a competitive dirtbike rider.
Janet Guthrie Picture of Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie was the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500.
Jesse Owens Picture of Jesse Owens Jesse Owens was an American track and field athlete who defied the odds by wining four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games.
Jim Abbott Picture of Jim Abbott Jim Abbott became a professional baseball pitcher, despite having only one hand.
Jim Plunkett Jim Plunkett <br>(http://www.stanfordalumni.org/erc/reunions/images/jplunkett.jpg) Jim Plunkett persevered and overcame obstacles to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL.
Jim Thorpe Picture of Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe was an Olympic champion and first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States.
Johann Olav Koss: Right To Play Picture of Johann Olav Koss: Right To Play Johann Olav Koss is a Norwegian Olympian who founded Right to Play.
john heycock Picture of john heycock
John Wooden Sports Illustrated Cover of John Wooden John Wooden is one of the most revered coaches in the history of U.S. sports.
Johnny Weir Johnny Weir (New York Post (WIREIMAGE XM radio)) Johnny Weir is a champion figure skater and known for his advocacy for LGBT and other human rights.
Jorge Campos Picture of Jorge Campos Jorge Campos is a former Mexican soccer player who sets a good example and encourages kids to put school first.
Julie Krone Picture of Julie Krone Julie Krone is an American jockey and the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race.
Julio Vasquez Master Vasquez (http://www.combatcanada.ca/2010/12/master-vasquez-athlete-mentor-and-friend/) Julio Vasquez was beloved mentor and master of taekwondo.
Ken Carter (whcfamilyforum.org) Ken Carter taught his basketball team how to succeed on and off the court.
Kiruhura Nkingi Picture of Kiruhura Nkingi
Kobe Bean Bryant Picture of Kobe Bean Bryant Kobe Bryant was a professional basketball player whose life was cut short in a helicopter crash with his daughter Gigi and seven other parents and players on their way to his daughter's game.
Kobe Bryant Picture of Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant because he is one of the people I look up to because he is determined to win and a great athlete.
Kobe Bryant Picture of Kobe Bryant I chose to write about Kobe Bryant because he was a basketball legend and I really like basketball.
Kobe Bryant Picture of Kobe Bryant
Larry Doby Picture of Larry Doby Larry Doby joined Jackie Robinson in breaking the color barrier.
Lionel Andres Messi Messi playing for FC Barcelona against Celtic Lionel Andres Messi became a professional soccer player in spite of the odds against him.
Loretta Claiborne Picture of Loretta Claiborne Loretta Claiborne is a star Special Olympics Global Messenger, athlete, and marathon runner.
Louie Bonpua Picture of Louie Bonpua Louie Bonpua was an inspiration to fellow cancer patients and athletes.
Luma Mufleh Luma Mufleh and refugee soccer team Luma Mufleh is a Jordanian immigrant who founded the Fugees Soccer Team to help disadvantaged kids.
Mandy Morales Mandy at her best (http://wnbadraftnet.tripod.com/finein09/moralesblog.jpg) Mandy Morales inspires her cousin with her outstanding coaching abilities.
Manute Bol Picture of Manute Bol Manute Bol was a Sudanese-born basketball player, humanitarian and activist for freedom for Sudan.
Mariel (Mia) Hamm (sportsposterwarehouse.com/.../hamm99nike-1.jpg) Mariel (Mia) Hamm has inspired the next generation of women athletes with her talent, her mentoring and her humanitarian work.
Mark Pfetzer Mark Pfetzer (http://www.leadingauthorities.com/images/pfetzer.jpg) Mark Pfetzer was the youngest non sherpa to climb Mt. Everest.
Marla Runyan Marla Runyan (www.macular.org/dvdpr.html) Marla Runyan overcame a visual impairment to become an Olympic runner.
Martina Moravcova Picture of Martina Moravcova Martina Moravcova is Slovakia's first world champion swimmer to ever win multiple medals at the Olympics.
Martina Navratilova Martina is talking about her new book. (http://www.starpulse.com/Athletes/Navratilova,_Martina/galle Martina Navratilova is a former tennis player and coach who is an activist for animals, gay rights and underprivileged children.
Metta World Peace Picture of Metta World Peace Ron Artest, "Metta World Peace," is a professional NBA player who has been open about receiving support for his mental health.
Mia Hamm Picture of Mia Hamm Mia Hamm has inspired the next generation of women athletes.
Michael Jordan Picture of Michael Jordan Michael Jordan can do anything with a basketball, and is admired on and off the court.
Michael Phelps Picture of Michael Phelps Michael Phelps is a now-retired competitive swimmer who won 26 Olympic medals, the most of any Olympian.
Mickey Mantle Picture of Mickey Mantle Mickey Mantle created a foundation to help people needing organ transplants.
Mike Krzyzewski Coach K on left Bob Knight on right ( ()) Mike Krzyzewski is a basketball coach who motivates and inspires more than his players.
Mike Tyson Picture of Mike Tyson
Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias Picture of Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias Mildred "Babe" Didrikson was an American Olympic champion and three-time gold winner who excelled in every sport she played.
Misty Copeland Picture of Misty Copeland
Nadia Comaneci (www.mustav.co.uk) Nadia Comaneci was the first and youngest gymnast ever to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.
NBA Picture of NBA The National Basketball League (NBA) is implementing social justice messages and measures to support Black Lives Matter and voting rights.
Norm Flynn Picture of Norm Flynn Norm Flynn founded an organization committed to empowering kids through ice hockey.
Olaf Kolzig Olaf Kolzig with his son, Carson. (Photo by Dirk Shadd, St. Petersburg Times) Olaf Kolzig is a legendary ice hockey player dedicated to raising awareness about autism.
Olympic Super-Star, Sir Mo Farah (Hussein Abdi Kahin) Victim of Trafficking Picture of Olympic Super-Star, Sir Mo Farah (Hussein Abdi Kahin) Victim of Trafficking Olympic Super-Star Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child
Pee Wee Reese Pee Wee Reese (www.peeweereese.com/image1.htm) Pee Wee Reese is a hero to Jacob because he helped end rascism in Major League Baseball.
Peyton Williams Manning Picture of Peyton Williams Manning Peyton Williams Manning is a football quarterback who started the Payback Foundation for disadvantaged kids.
Rafael Da Silva This is my hero Rafael De Silva. (manchesterutd-players.blogspot.com) Rafael Da Silva is a noted Brazilian footballer.
Rania Elwani <a href=http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/1999/445/fro2.jpg> Holding her medals</a> Rania Elwani is a renowned Egyptian Olympian swimmer.
Rebecca Lobo Picture of Rebecca Lobo Rebecca Lobo inspires basketball playing Emma with her commitment and determination to succeed.
Roberto Carlos Picture of Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos is a respected Brazilian footballer and manager who promotes family and community.
Roberto Clemente Picture of Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente was a baseball great and a selfless humanitarian.
Rocky Marciano Picture of Rocky Marciano Rocky Marciano is the only undefeated heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Roger Federer Picture of Roger Federer
Ronaldinho Picture of Ronaldinho Ronaldinho is a world renowned soccer player from Brazil.
Ryan Allen Sheckler Picture of Ryan Allen Sheckler Ryan Allen Sheckler is a professional skateboarder and founder of the Sheckler Foundation.
Sandra Schmirler Picture of Sandra Schmirler Sandra Schmirler was Saskatchewan's beloved curling champion.
Sandy Koufax Sandy Koufax (chrisoleary.com) Sandy Koufax is the youngest player ever to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Sangeetha Sekar Picture of Sangeetha Sekar Sangeetha Sekar is an award-winning soccer player (footballer) who lives on the streets with her family in Chennai, India.
Scott Hamilton Picture of Scott Hamilton Scott Hamilton performs magic on the ice rink and battles heroically with cancer.
Sebastian Vettel Picture of Sebastian Vettel
Serena Williams Serena Williams gets ready to serve. (http://www.colettebaronreid.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Astrol Serena Williams is record-breaking professional tennis player.
So Taguchi Picture of So Taguchi So Taguchi inspires one of his fans to persevere and try his best.
Soul Surfing: Laurel Eastman Picture of Soul Surfing: Laurel Eastman Soul Surfing: Laurel Eastman is a kiteboarder committed to finding ways in which sport and the environment can exist in harmony.
Special Olympics Athletes Photo from http://www.specialolympics.org/ Special Olympics Connecticut Unified Sports - Heroes Shine in this Unique Program
Stan Musial Stan Musial (http://janesbit.tripod.com/records.html ()) Stan Musial was a major league baseball who was awarded the Medal of Freedom award.
Susan Butcher Picture of Susan Butcher Susan Butcher was a champion Iditarod racer.
Terry Fox Picture of Terry Fox Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist who inspired nations through his courage and tenacity.
Tom Brady Tom Brady (http://www.allposters.com)
Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Peter Norman Picture of Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Peter Norman Tommie Smith, John Carlos, and Peter Norman, who were part of the 1968 Olympic team in track and field, raised their fists during the US National Anthem in support of civil rights.
Troy Aikman Photo from http://www.aikman.com/stuff_gallery.shtml Troy Aikman is an NFL legend and sponsor of children's charities.
Venus Williams Picture of Venus Williams Venus Williams won the 2000 US Open tennis tournament.
Willie Howard Mays Picture of Willie Howard Mays Willie Howard Mays was a favored baseball player.
Willie O'Ree Picture of Willie O'Ree Willie O'Ree was the NHL's first black hockey player.
Wilma Rudolph Saint George As a child, Wilma Rudolph had polio. Through her perseverance, she became a world-record-holding Olympic athlete and won three Olympic gold medals in one year.
Yogi Berra A collage of Yogi Berra Pictures. (Courtesy of the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center) Yogi Berra Baseball legend Yogi Berra is known for his brilliant career, his wit and his kindness.
 
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