Caitlyn Jenner

Was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. Competed in prep football, basketball and track; earned a college-football scholarship, but shifted focus to track after a knee injury. Made decathlon debut at the 1970 Drake Relays, finishing sixth; placed 10 that first Olympics, the 1972 Munich Games. Sold insurance part-time while training intensively for the 1976 Olympics. Claimed gold in the decathlon at the 1976 Games in Montreal, setting a world record in points that would stand until 1980. Was drafted by the NBA's Kansas City Kings in 1977, but never suited up for the team. Appeared on the cover of Wheaties cereal boxes after winning gold; was inducted into the USA Track& Field Hall of Fame (1980) and the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame (1986). Competed as an auto racer during the 1980s. Has appeared on TV as a sports commentator, actor and reality cast member. Supports the Special Olympics and foundations for dyslexia. Made her debut as Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of Vanity Fair in June 2015. Received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2015 ESPY Awards.