Asian Americans have made great contributions to the sports world. These AAPI athletes have starred on the fields of play and most notably dominated on the Olympic stage for Team USA. Asian American Heritage sports speakers are some of the best people to inspire a spirit of diversity and inclusion. They share stories about their personal journeys and celebrate their unique cultural upbringings.
Two-Time Olympic Medalist and Five-Time World Figure Skating Champion
Michelle Kwan is a five-time World Champion, two-time Olympic medalist and nine time United States Champion, making her the most decorated female figure skater in U.S. history. After earning the Silve
1992 Olympic Ladies Singles Gold Medalist
As an athlete, artist, author, wife, mother and philanthropist, Kristi embodies the word champion. Her motto is "Always Dream," and Kristi's accomplishments prove that dreams can come true with hard w
Olympic Speed Skating Champion
Apolo Anton Ohno is one of the most popular athletes in recent Winter Olympics history. He won eight medals in short track speed skating at the Olympics. Ohno competed at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Games
ESPN Senior Writer and Commentator
Mina Kimes has occupied a number of roles since joining ESPN in 2014. Kimes began as a writer for ESPN the Magazine. She currently is a senior writer for ESPN.com and hosts The ESPN Daily podcast. Kim
Two-Time NBA Champion Head Coach of the Miami Heat
Erik Spoelstra graduated from the University of Portland and went over to Germany to be a play/coach in a German basketball league. When Spoelstras back injury no longer allowed him to play, he began
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Snowboarder
Chloe Kim is one of the top nowboarders in the world. She is a six-time Winter X Games medalist. She first came on to the scene by winning the silver Winter X Games medal in SuperPipe. Kim has since w
Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist
Nathan Chen has long been one of the top names in figure skating and he cemented his legacy at the 2022 Winter Olympics, winning gold in the men's singles program. Chen also has two Olympic medals in
Kicker for the Atlanta Falcons
Younghoe Koo is a kicker for the Atlanta Falcons. Koo blossomed into a reliable force in NFL kicking circles in 2019, earning two NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. Koo had previously kicked
Former Dallas Cowboys Linebacker
Dat Nguyen had a unique road to NFL stardom. His parents fleed South Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam War during the fall of Saigon. Nguyen was born at a refugee center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He we
Retired Gold Medal Gymnast
Amy Chow participated in one of the greatest events in the history of U.S. Women’s Gymnastics. She was a member of the Magnificent Seven when they became the first American women to win team gymnasti
Five-Time Olympic Gold Medal Winning Swimmer
Nathan Adrian is an accomplished competition swimmer. He began his career in swimming at the age of 5 because of the influence of his siblings who were both swimmers at their respective universities.
Former World #2 Ranked Singles Player and Youngest Man to Win a Grand Slam
In a crowded field of tennis greats in the 1990s, Michael Chang still made his presence felt. Chang won 34 titles and finished with a 662-312 singles record. When he was just over 17 years old, he b
First Female General Manager of the Major American Professional Sports Franchise
Kim Ng is the forrmer general manager of the Miami Marlins. Her post with the Marlins made her the first female GM and highest-ranking Asian-American front office executive in MLB history. As a c
Olympic Medalist Ice Dancers
Alex and Maia Shibutani are ice dancers who represent the United States in international competition. The brother-sister duo won a bronze medal at the 2018 Olympics. As a pair, they won a World Champi
Olympic Medalist in the 1500 Meter Freestyle
Erica Sullivan reached her Olympic dream at the Tokyo Olympics. Sullivan finished behind American swimming legend Katie Ledecky with a silver in the 1500-meter freestyle. Sullivan rising to the top of
Winning Figure Skater
Mirai Nagasu has become one of the United States best figure skaters. As an admirer of Michelle Kwan, Mirai began to skate at the young age of five. It did not take very long for her to develop her sk
Star Guard for the New York Knicks
Jordan Clarkson is a guard for the New York Knicks. He has been a key contributor in the NBA since his rookie season. After being drafted 46th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round o
U.S. Karate Athlete Who Participated in the 2020 Olympics
Sakura Kokumai has been competing in karate on an international stage since 2012 when she won a bronze medal in the individual kata event at the World Championships. Kokumai's biggest victory to date
Pittsburgh Steelers Legend and Super Bowl XL MVP
Hines Ward will always be beloved in Pittsburgh. Ward is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ leader in career receiving yards, catches, and touchdowns. He is a two-time Super Bowl Champion. In Super Bowl XL, W
US Women's Gymnast
Kyla Ross was a member of the famed Fierce Five USA Women s Gymnastics team that brought home gold in the team event at the 2012 London Olympic Games. A native of sunny San Diego, California, Ross h
First NFL Coordinator of Indian Descent
Sean Desai is a standout in the coaching world. Desai most recently served as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023. Desai had a tremendous rise in the coaching ranks afte
Retired Iconic Professional Basketball Player
Jeremy Lin was born in California and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. While playing high school basketball at Palo Alto High School he was named the Northern California Division II Payer of the
Retired Eight-Time Pro Bowl Safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Troy Polamalu was a professional football player in the National Football League with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Troy began his career in football when he was in college at the University of Southern Ca
Retired Three-Time Super Bowl Champion for the New England Patriots
Tedy Bruschi is a revered New England Patriots great for his role on three Super Bowl winning teams. Bruschi collected over 1,000 career tackles, made two All-Pro lists, and one Pro Bowl team. His tou
Head Coach of the Golden State Valkyries
Natalie Nakase has made history as the first coach of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries. Prior to getting the head coaching job, Nakase was an assistant coach with the Las Vegas Aces, where she won tw
Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time U.S. National Champion Figure Skater
Alysa Liu became the youngest American female figure skater to ever become a national champion at the age of 13 and then repeated the following year. Liu is also the first U.S. woman to land a quad ju
Asian Americans have made great contributions to the sports world. These AAPI athletes have starred on the fields of play and most notably dominated on the Olympic stage for Team USA. Asian American Heritage sports speakers are some of the best people to inspire a spirit of diversity and inclusion. They share stories about their personal journeys and celebrate their unique cultural upbringings.
Two-Time Olympic Medalist and Five-Time World Figure Skating Champion
Former World #2 Ranked Singles Player and Youngest Man to Win a Grand Slam
First Female General Manager of the Major American Professional Sports Franchise
U.S. Karate Athlete Who Participated in the 2020 Olympics
Retired Eight-Time Pro Bowl Safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Retired Three-Time Super Bowl Champion for the New England Patriots
Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time U.S. National Champion Figure Skater
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