Keynote Speaker

Through a journey of five Olympics Kikkan Randall learned valuable skills that have helped her become an Olympic Champion, return to elite competition after the birth of her son and now battle cancer. She shares the story of her 20-year journey to win America's first ever Olympic gold medal in cross country skiing and how lessons she learned along the way can inspire you to overcome any challenge and find the pure joy in life.

As a lifelong Alaskan, Kikkan has always been an athlete at heart, aspiring to the Olympics and beyond. She was a trail blazer for the US Cross Country Ski Team, being the first American woman to win a World Cup and medals at the Olympics and World Championships. She is a 3-time Overall World Cup Sprint Champion and an Olympic gold medalist. In addition to her athletic pursuits, she is passionately involved with Healthy Futures and Fast and Female, organizations that promote the benefits of healthy active lifestyles to youth. She represents the voices of athletes as a member of the International Olympic Committee. In June 2018, just three months after winning Olympic Gold, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has brought her determination and positive attitude towards her cancer battle, hoping to inspire others along the way to stay active and persevere through any challenge!