Bonnie Blair: Five Golds, One Legacy – An Olympic Legend Looks Ahead to Milan 2026

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28 May
2026

In this special episode of The Buck Stops Here, hosts Kirk Buchner and Chris Mouradian sit down with Bonnie Blair—five-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time Olympian, and trailblazer of U.S. speed skating. From racing on frozen Wisconsin lakes as a child to dominating the indoor ovals of Calgary, Albertville, and Lillehammer, Bonnie shares her journey, mindset, and memories—including her iconic appearances on Letterman and The Tonight Show.

As the 2026 Milan Olympics approach, Bonnie also breaks down Team USA’s current stars: Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe from Florida, rising phenom Jordan Stoltz from Wisconsin, and the world-record-holding men’s team pursuit squad. Plus, she reflects on retiring on her own terms, the evolution of speed skating, and why she’s still fighting to grow the sport through her nonprofit Dash.

And in a surprise reveal—Bonnie learns she’s been inducted into the United States Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 2024), voted in by fans ahead of legends like McEnroe, Tyson, and Hamill!