Jimmy Chin
Jimmy Chin is an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, National Geographic photographer, and world-class alpinist. His expeditions have taken him to the most remote and demanding mountain ranges on earth. He has led and documented groundbreaking climbs, including ascents in the Himalaya and the Karakoram. As a filmmaker, he co-directed Free Solo and Meru, earning global acclaim for capturing the psychology of elite athletes. Chin blends athletic mastery with storytelling to inspire resilience and exploration.
Rebecca Rusch
Rebecca Rusch is a world-champion endurance athlete known as the “Queen of Pain” for her dominance in ultra-distance cycling and adventure racing. With multiple world titles, Leadville Trail 100 wins, and record-setting expeditions, she has built a legacy of pushing human limits. Rusch is also an author, firefighter, entrepreneur, and founder of the Be Good Foundation. Her work focuses on healing through adventure, community impact, and outdoor advocacy. She continues to break barriers well into her veteran athletic years.
Tyson McGuffin
Tyson McGuffin is one of the most recognized professional pickleball players in the world. A former standout wrestler and tennis pro, he transitioned to pickleball and quickly became a multi-time national and international champion. Known for his fiery competitiveness and charismatic presence, he has become a face of the sport’s explosive growth. McGuffin also coaches players globally through clinics and online programs. His athletic brand blends elite performance with accessible, high-energy instruction.
Lesley Paterson
Lesley Paterson is a five-time world champion in off-road triathlon and a highly respected endurance athlete. Nicknamed the “Scottish Rocket,” she is known for her toughness, versatility, and relentless racing style. Beyond sport, Paterson is an accomplished screenwriter and producer, co-writing the Oscar-winning adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front. She balances creative work with elite training, redefining what multidimensional success looks like. Paterson remains a role model for resilience, reinvention, and grit.