meet the athletes

The 2008 U.S. Olympic athletes have trained their whole lives and traveled halfway around the world to compete in this year’s Olympic games. The more you learn about these stellar sportspeople, the more you’ll find them to be not only exceptional athletes, but exceptional people, too.

Kerri Walsh—beach volleyball

This beach volleyball champ knows there’s more to fitness than medals—she loves the empowerment of a healthy lifestyle.

meet Kerri

Jeremy Wariner—track & field

Already an Olympic Gold Medalist, Jeremy knows the secret of success involves both a strong body and will.

meet Jeremy

Alicia Sacramone—gymnastics

Alicia uses fitness to reach great heights as a gymnast, but finds that her active lifestyle leaves her looking and feeling great as well!

meet Alicia

Brian Olson—judo

As both a judo champ and a 24 Hour Fitness Manager in Ft. Collins, Colorado, Brian can both kick your butt and kick start your fitness life.

meet Brian

Adam Wheeler—wrestling

A top-notch personal trainer at a 24 Hour Fitness center in Broadmoor, Colorado, Adam moonlights as a world-class wrestler.

meet Adam

Carissa Gump—weightlifting

Carissa will be the first to tell you that you get as much out of fitness as you put in—and more! She found both wild success and a husband through weightlifting.

meet Carissa

Adler Volmar—judo

A fourth-degree black belt, Adler has ranked No. 1 at 100 kg (220 pounds) for two years. He will make his second run for Olympic fame this year in Beijing.

meet Adler