Carly Patterson

Carly Patterson won the all-around gold medal in artistic gymnastics at the 2004 Athens Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win that title in a fully-attended Olympic Games. After retiring from elite gymnastics, she transitioned to a career as a motivational speaker delivering corporate keynotes and faith-based speeches. She has also worked as a recording artist and entrepreneur. Patterson is married and has three children. Her speaking focuses on resilience, goal-setting, overcoming setbacks, embracing change, and redefinition of success.