Learn more about your favorite Olympic athletes. Many of these winners have overcome great odds to be the best in their sport. If you or one of your children are needing inspiration, one of these Olympic athletes may become one of your new favorite sport's heroes.
These Olympic Athletes Are Currently Competing in the 2008 Olympic Games
- Reese Hoffa - Shot Putting
Read more about Reese Hoffa from Guide Carrie Craft's phone interview with the Olympic athlete.
Past Olympic Athletes with an Adoption Connection
- Toby Dawson - Men's Moguls
- Aaron Parchem - Figure Skating (Pairs)
- Hayley Wickenheiser - Woman's Ice Hockey
- Dan O'Brien - Decathlon
- Adrian Dodson - Boxing
- Jamie Baulch - 400 m
- Fatima Whitbread - Javelin
- George Scott - Boxing
- Greg Louganis - Diver
- Ashia Hansen - Triple Jump
- Scott Hamilton - Figure Skating
- Caitlin Carruthers - Figure Skating
- Peter Carruthers - Figure Skating
- Surya Bonaly - Figure Skating
Past Olympic Athletes with a Foster Care Connection
- Billy Mills - 10,000 meter run
- Ben Nighthorse - Judo
- Dan O'Brien - Decathlon
Now try our Olympian Adoptee Quiz!


