SPORTS MEDIA
KOA SMITH
Koa Smith is a professional surfer from Kauaʻi, Hawaii, known for his fearless style and global freesurfing career. A 3× NSSA National Champion, he rose to fame after riding one of the longest barrels ever filmed at Skeleton Bay, winning “Best Barrel” and GoPro of the World in 2014. He’s surfed legendary waves like Pipeline and Teahupoʻo, and overcame a serious brain injury in 2018, becoming an advocate for wellness and mental resilience.
MICHAEL ANDREW
Michael Andrew is an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most versatile swimmers of his generation. He turned pro at 14, broke over 100 National Age Group records, and won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 4×100m medley relay. Known for his unique training methods and sprint dominance, he’s also a world champion and American record holder in multiple events.
KHOI YOUNG
Khoi Young is a standout American gymnast known for his strength on pommel horse and vault. A national champion with Stanford, he helped Team USA win bronze at the 2023 World Championships and earned individual silvers on both events. He’s also a Pan Am gold medalist and one of the top rising stars in U.S. men’s gymnastics.
KOA ROTHMAN
Koa Rothman is one of the top big-wave surfers in 2025, recently winning the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout with a standout Pipeline ride. He continues to dominate heavy swells and co-owns The Sunrise Shack, blending elite surf performance with a thriving lifestyle brand.
TEAM USA GYMNASTICS
At Paris 2024, Team USA Gymnastics had a dominant showing, with the women winning gold in the team final as Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera reclaimed the Olympic title. Biles also won gold in the all-around and vault, plus silver on floor, while Lee earned bronze on bars and Carey took bronze on vault. The men’s team of Brody Malone, Fred Richard, Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik claimed bronze in the team final, their first Olympic team medal since 2008, with Nedoroscik also winning bronze on pommel horse.
TEAM USA SWIMMING
At Tokyo 2020, Team USA Swimming led the medal count with 30 total medals, including 11 gold, 10 silver, and 9 bronze. Caeleb Dressel won five golds, including three individual events. Katie Ledecky added two golds in the 800m and 1500m freestyle, plus silver in the 400m. Chase Kalisz won gold in the 400m individual medley, and the men’s 4×100m medley relay set a world record to win gold. Team USA medaled in nearly half of all swimming events, continuing its dominance on the Olympic stage.
