Kelly Gunther
- Retired U.S. Olympian in long track speed skating
At the age of six, Kelly knew she wanted to be an Olympian. However, she could never have predicted the challenges she would face to get there. Kelly defied all odds to become a U.S. Olympian. Today, her story of achievement inspires others to persevere, dream big, and succeed. Despite having a learning disability as...
read the restAt the age of six, Kelly knew she wanted to be an Olympian. However, she could never have predicted the challenges she would face to get there.
Kelly defied all odds to become a U.S. Olympian. Today, her story of achievement inspires others to persevere, dream big, and succeed.
Despite having a learning disability as a student, facing obstacles in her skating career, and nearly losing her entire foot on the ice in a double compound fracture, Kelly found a way to come back each time – earning her the nickname, “The Comeback Kid.”
By 2014, against the odds, she achieved her dream as a long track speed skater for the U.S. Olympic Team.
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