J.R. Celski
Celski is a three-time Olympic speed skater. He took home silver in 2014 and two bronzes in 2010. He was also active at the 2018 games but did not place on the podium. He retired in 2018 with a heartfelt message on his website. "To the future generation of speed skaters, I look forward to watching you reach new heights, break boundaries and set new records. The advancement of the sport is in your hands, and I know it's going to be great. Keep it fun and light, work harder than you thought you could, and learn how to sharpen your own damn blades."
Nathan Adrian
Adrian is a five-time Olympian. He won his first gold in 2008 and proceeded to take home two golds and a silver in 2012 and two golds and two bronzes in 2016. In 2019, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He returned to the water four months after his surgery. He got married in 2018 and welcomed his first child in 2021.
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