Prolific NBA Player Allen Iverson’s controversial but truly inspiring story reminds us to always remain humble and always find your way up after a failure.

Serena Williams is one the greatest living athletes of our time. Her determination and talent have brought her more Grand Slam wins than any other tennis player in the world and four Olympic gold medals.

Colin Kaepernick had dreams of playing for the 49ers while in the 4th grade. He made his dream come true but shortly after sacrificed his NFL career when he decided to kneel during the national anthem in protest of racial injustice.

Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player for the L.A. Lakers that inspired millions with his basketball skills and his messages of hard work and courage.

Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, is a 11 time World Champion and 9 time Olympic gold medalist. He shocked fans during the ‘08 Olympic games when he slowed down to celebrate 1st place in the 100-meter dash just before crossing the finish line and setting the record.

At the age of 25, he was only the fourth quarterback to win a Super Bowl during his second season in the NFL. The following season he broke another record by becoming the first quarterback to start two Super Bowls during their first three seasons in the NFL

Between 1956 and 1959, Ali won the Golden Gloves tournament for novices in the light heavyweight class, the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, and the Amateur Athletic Union’s national title for the light heavyweight division. All of his successes won him a spot on the 1960 US Olympic boxing Team and won him the heavyweight Olympic gold medal.

Jessie Owens- During the 1936 Olympic in Berlin Germany where Adolf Hitler was in control, Jesse Owens displayed the blueprint of black excellence by winning 4 gold medals.

After 30 years Florence Griffith Joyner AKA Flo Jo still holds the record of being the fastest women ever. In her glamorous track outfits, designed by herself and her 6in nails, she won 3 gold medals in the 1988 summer Olympics.