MILWAUKEE — As the countdown to the Winter Olympics begins, the spotlight shines on legends of the past who have paved the way for today's athletes.

Recently, Olympic icons Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Tommie Smith, and John Carlos visited the Pettit Center in Milwaukee while in town for the Fellowship Open. The Pettit Center is synonymous with winter athletic excellence.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Joyner-Kersee, a six-time Olympic medalist and holder of the women’s heptathlon world record, reminisced about her time as an Olympian, sharing how it brought back fond memories of fellow Olympians. “You know, it brings back so many memories—friends like Bonnie Blair and Dan Jansen, people I know who trained here. To see all the flags…” she reflected.

The Mindset of Champions

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