The First Gold

The first Womens Olympic Marathon saw a courageous move by young Joan Benoit of the Unites States. A few months removed from surgery she dared the field (and herself) to follow an early blistering pace. 1984 LA Olympics. Epic.

Olympic Triathlon Champion Simon Whitfield

Simon Whitfield is an Olympic triathlon champion, whose easy smile and exuberance has endeared him to Canadians. After winning his gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia Whitfield used his relentless drive to deliver another memorable performance and win a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games. His relentless dedication to his sport will make him a contender in the London 2012 Olympics. Whitfield’s keynote presentations give the audience a unique look at what it takes to win.