Canadian freestyle skier, Sarah Burke: September 3, 1982 - January 19, 2012

The accident occurred at the Park City Mountain Resort Eagle superpipe in Park City, Utah on January 10 during a training session. She immediately went into cardiac arrest due to a severed artery, but was resuscitated and airlifted to the University of Utah Hospital where she underwent surgery to repair a tear in her vetebral artery.

Her publicist’ told the media that Burke’s injuries had resulted in “irreversible damage to her brain due to lack of oxygen and blood after cardiac arrest.” She was put on life support, but sadly passed away Thursday surrounded by her family. Her organs and tissues were donated as she requested before her death.

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Peter Judge, the CEO of Canada’s freestyle team said “Sarah was the one who, in a very positive way, stood in the face of adversity and asked, `Why not? What she would have wanted was for her teammates and others in her sport to stand up and also say, Why not? To benefit from the significant opportunities available to them, being able to compete in the Olympics and the X Games. Those were the things she wanted and cherished and fought for.”

Judge said the accident occurred from a simple 540-degree jump that Burke usually landed routinely.

“It was more the freak nature of how she landed,” Judge said. “The angle of how she hit must have been exactly the right way, to create a very bizarre circumstance.”

Burke won ESPN’s 2001 Award for female skier of the year and was voted 2007′s Best Female Action Sports Athlete at the ESPY awards. She regularly participated in skiing films, including Propaganda, in which she showcased her skills by sliding huge rainbow rails, spinning a huge 540 in the pipe and throwing back-flips with ease.

Burke successfully lobbied International Olympic Committee to have the superpipe skiing event added for the 2014 Sochi Games. Two years ahead of the games, she was considered a potential favorite for the gold medal in Sochi

Burke is survived by her husband, fellow freestyle skier Rory Bushfield, whom she married on September 25, 2010 in Pemberton, British Columbia

Jackie-Joyner-Kersee is a popular sports speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

Because of her popularity, PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency receives numerous inquires for Jackie Joyner-Kersee speaker information. Besides speaking engagements, she is also available for personal appearances, commercials, endorsement deals and corporate events. To contact Jackie Joyner-Kersee agent, call 1.800.966.1380.

Joyner-Kersee is scheduled to appear as the featured speaker at the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremonies in Springfield Illinois. The date of the event is March 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resorts. Tickets are $40 each.

Joyner-Kersee was honored on three occasions (1994, 1987 and 1986) by Track and Field News as the World Athlete of the Year. She also was named the top American Athlete five times (1994, 1992, 1991, 1987 and 1986).

In 1986 and 1987 she won the Jesse Owens Award in both 1986 and 1987 and to this day Joyner-Kersee remains the world record-holder in the heptathlon (7,291 points) and holds the American records in both the heptathlon and long jump (24 feet 7).

Known for her humanitarian work, Joyner-Kersee, has helped to build the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Youth Center Foundation in her hometown of East St. Louis that has raised more than $12 million.

Carl Lewis is a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

Because of his popularity, PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency receives numerous inquires on how to book Carl Lewis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, endorsement deals, autograph signings, trade shows, grand openings, commercials and corporate events. To contact Carl Lewis agent, call 1.800.966.1380.

Carl Lewis was instrumental in transforming track and field from its nominal amateur status to its current professional status, that now enables athletes to have more lucrative and longer-lasting careers.

Lewis received the highest praise when he was voted “Sportsman of the Century” by the International Olympic Committee and was named “Olympian of the Century” by Sports Illustrated.

Mike Eruzione is a popular speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

The highlight for Eruzione was scoring the game-winning goal against the heavily favored Soviet Union. That victory against the Soviets advanced the U.S to the finals where they defeated Finland to win the gold medal.

Eruzione retired from competition after the Olympics, despite contract offers from the New York Rangers, stating that he’d reached the pinnacle of achievement already. Eruzione then became a television broadcaster, grabbing the microphone at Rangers and New Jersey Devils games and for the NHL on USA Network, and going on to comment at five Olympic Games, working for both ABC and CBS.

Today, Eruzione is a much sought-after corporate spokesperson and motivational speaker, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

Bruce Jenner is a top motivational speaker at PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency .

Jenner is definitely a crowd pleaser and by far heads the list as one of sports top motivational speakers, drawing large audiences wherever he speaks, says booking agent Jonathan Wexler of PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. Bruce is highly respected, especially within the corporate world.

Born on October 28, 1949 in Mount Kisco, New York, Bruce is a former 1976 Olympian gold medalist in the decathlon, which earned him the title of the “World’s Greatest Athlete”.

Jenner is remembered for being handed a large American flag at the 1976 Summer Olympics from a bystander in the audience as he spontaneously ran a celebratory victory lap, a gesture that has been emulated frequently since that time by athletes in other sports from countries around the world

Following his Olympic success, Bruce Jenner appeared on the front of Wheaties brand breakfast cereal as a “Wheaties champion”. He was invited to the White House to meet with President Gerald R. Ford who autographed a political cartoon that featured the pair.

Not only is Bruce a popular sports speaker and motivational speaker, he is also a successful entrepreneur, television personality and author. Outside of his speaking appearances, Jenner also stars in the E! reality series Keeping Up with the Kardashians, along with wife Kris Jenner, stepdaughters Kim, Kourtney, Khloe and stepson Robert, which began in late 2007 and 2008.

Jenner, who recently appeared at the “Celebrity Legend Dinner” as the keynote motivational speaker in Cooksville Tennessee said, “I’m a firm believer in what you’re doing. We live in the most generous country in the world. We are the greatest group of givers in the entire world. We have communities like this that reach down in their pocket to help other people. It just makes me so proud to be part of this country and the great job that we do.”

Outside the corporate world, Bruce also enjoys playing golf, flying planes and racing cars.

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Bruce Jenner is guest speaker at the "Celebrity Legends Dinner" at the Leslie Town Centre, one of the events of the 8th annual Cookeville Regional Golf Classic. Herald-Citizen Photo/Craig Delk

COOKEVILLE, TN – Bruce Jenner, motivational speaker, television reality star and former 1976 Olympian gold medalist in the decathlon, which earned him the title of the “World’s Greatest Athlete”, spoke Thursday night, August 12, at the “Celebrity Legend Dinner” held at the Leslie Town Center.

“The Celebrity Legends Dinner” is one of the highlighting events of the 8th annual Cookeville Regional Golf Classic. Jenner was guest speaker to a sold out crowd of more than 300 as he told stories about his ’76 Olympic gold medal win in the decathlon. The celebrity dinner also included an interview session conducted by Buddy Pearson, local sports authority at the Herald-Citizen.

Proceeds from the event and the tournament benefited the hospital’s Foundation, more specifically the Cancer Care Fund and Caring Hands Fund, which assist patients with various needs including utilities, groceries and medical supplies, and the Save-A-Life Mammogram Project, which provides free mammogram screenings for women who are under or insured.

“I’m a firm believer in what you’re doing,” Jenner said. “We live in the most generous country in the world. We are the greatest group of givers in the entire world. We have communities like this that reach down in their pocket to help other people. It just makes me so proud to be part of this country and the great job that we do.”

Source: Herald-Citizen

Lindsey Vonn endorses Under Armour helping the company expand the womens market

The ad shows Vonn training, lifting weights and standing on a balance ball.

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Apolo Anton Ohno wins 7th Olympic medal in Vancouver breaking Bonnie Blairs record.

Ohno, who is already a successful motivational speaker, may very well walk away from Vancouver with millions of dollars worth of new endorsement deals. He already endorses luxury Omega watches, and since his record breaking win in Vancouver Saturday night, other sponsors are sure to follow soon. Alaska Airlines, which is Ohno’s biggest sponsor, painted his image on a Boeing 737.

Apolo Ohno was already well know even before Vancouver. He was a gold medal winner from the last two Winter Olympics and became a media sensation when he won the Mirror Ball trophy  on “Dancing with the Stars.”

Other US Olympic gold medal winners, Lindsey Vonn and snowboarder Shaun White, have turned their their victories into mainstream commercial success.

Lindsey Vonn wins gold medal for United States in downhill in Vancouver Olympics

Vonn, who has been plagued with a bruised right shin, seemed to have no problem racing down Franz’s Downhill in 1 minute, 44.19 seconds taking her to a gold medal victory for the United States.

“This is everything I’ve wanted and hoped for,” an emotional Vonn said.

Mancuso finished 0.56 seconds behind Vonn, and Elisabeth Goergl of Austria took the bronze medal, 1.46 seconds back.

“She had the weight of the world on her,” said Thomas Vonn, Lindsey’s husband and personal coach. “People were basically hanging the medal around her neck before the start. That’s incredibly hard to deal with.”

“It was one of the most clutch runs I’ve ever seen,” Thomas Vonn said.

Lindsey Vonn is now considered the favorite to win the super-combined race which is scheduled for Thursday.

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Freestyle skier, Hannah Kearney, wins the gold for the United States in Sunday’s competition at the Vancouver Olympics. She claims the honor of being the first American to win the gold. Kearney, who hails from Vermont. won a dramatic victory over Canada’s Jenn Heil.

“I heard the crowd. I heard Jenn’s score, and I knew I’d have to have the run of my life,” she said. “I’m glad she scored a good run because it means more to me to come out on top.”

“I couldn’t even imagine the pressure on Jenn. You could almost feel it. I know Canada hasn’t won a gold medal on their home turf, but I have a feeling they’ll do it these Games,” Kearney said. “But I’m pleased that I could stop that for now.”

If you would like to find out how to hire Hannah Kearney for a speaking engagement, appearance, endorsement, autograph signing or special event, request Hannah Kearney booking agent information from PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. PFP is a top celebrity booking agent for Olympic athletes, sports stars and celebrities. Call 800.966.1380