Previous Torch Lighters

Erin Shean, Andre Phillips, Duncan Atwood, Scott Huffman, Tripp Piperi (2023)

  • Olympians

  • Track & Field

Brad Wilson (2022)

  • Olympian

  • Freestyle Skiing

Mary Osborne Andrews (2021)

  • Olympian

  • Javelin

Deb Greenough (2020)

  • Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer

Marti Malloy (2019)

  • 2X Olympian and Bronze Medalist

  • Judo

Mike Powell (2018)

  • 2X Olympic Silver Medalist

  • Long Jump

Willie Banks (2017)

  • Olympian and World Record Holder

  • Triple Jump

Dot Richardson (2016)

  • 2x Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Softball

Dick Fosbury (2015)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • High Jump

Heather McPhie (2014)

  • Olympian

  • Mogul Skiing

Meb Keflezighi (2013)

  • Olympic Silver Medalist

  • Marathon

Olga Korbut (2012)

  • Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist

  • Gymnastics

 

Jackie Joyner-Kersee (2011)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • T&F, Long Jump, Heptathlon

Elana Meyers (2010)

  • Olympic Bronze Medalist

  • Women’s Bobsled Team

Erin Pac (2010)

  • Olympic Bronze Medalist

  • Women’s Bobsled Team

Johnny Spillane (2010)

  • Olympic Bronze Medalist

  • Women’s Bobsled Team

Mariel Zagunis (2009)

  • 2x Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Fencing

 

Brianna Scurry (2008)

  • Olymic Gold and Silver Medalist

  • Women’s Soccer

Rowdy Gaines (2007)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Swimming

Derek Parra (2006)

  • Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist

  • Speedskating

Cammi Granato (2005)

  • Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist

  • Ice Hockey

Steven Lopez (2004)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • TaeKwondo

Tristan Gale (2003)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Skeleton

Shannon Bahrke (2002)

  • Olympic Medalist

  • Freestyle Skiing

Rulon Gardner (2001)

  • Olymic Gold Medalist

  • Greco-Roman Wrestling

Pat Spurgin-Pitney (2000)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Shooting

Kendall Cross (2000)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Wrestling

Mike Burton (2000)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Swimming

Trent Dimas (1999)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Gymnastics

Eric Bergoust (1998)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Aerial Skiing

Justin Huish (1997)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Archery

Billy Mills (1996)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • 10,000 Meter Run

Bonnie Blair (1995)

  • 5x Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Speedskating

Steve Lundquist (1994)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Swimming

Dave Johnson (1993)

  • Olymic Bronze Medalist

  • Decathlon

Greg Louganis (1992)

  • 4x Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Diving

Jeff Blatnick (1991)

  • Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Greco-Roman Wrestling

Edwin Moses (1990)

  • 3x Olympic Gold Medalist

  • Hurdles

Abel Kiviat (1989)

  • Olympian

  • 1500 Meter Run

Kari Swenson (1988)

  • Olympian

  • Biathlon

Tom Gage (1987)

  • Olympian

  • Hammer Throw

Julie Brown (1986)

  • Olympian

  • Marathon

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