CONNOR FIELDS

Vegas Motor Speedway property. Fields made a steady climb through the BMX ranks and at age 16 won his first USABMX age group title. Fields would end his amateur career with three age group national titles. Fields turned pro in 2011 and began his quest to medal in the Olympics. In 2012, Fields qualified as part of the U.S. team for Olympics in London. Fields placed seventh, which fueled his fire to go for gold in 2016 in Rio.

In 2020, Fields again qualified for the Olympics as part of the U.S. team in Tokyo, but a crash in the semifinals ended his hopes of a repeat. Fields retired from competitive cycling in 2022.

Connor is a graduate of UNLV and now devotes his time to many causes. Fields has begun coaching young aspiring BMX racers as well as motivational speaking. He also spends countless hours on his many charity endeavors as well.

BORN: September 4, 1992

CLAIM TO FAME: Fields is the first American man to ever win an Olympic gold medal in BMX racing.

A former athlete at USC and Fresno State, Kenny Guinn proved time and again during his lifetime that he was one of Nevada’s finest educators, leaders and visionaries. He had a passion for sports and received undergraduate and graduate degrees in physical education and a doctorate degree in education from Utah State University.

When he arrived in Southern Nevada, Guinn coached a variety of youth sports, including football, basketball, baseball and track among others. He spearheaded the building of the Potulski Gym on Lindell Lane for children to play in a safe environment. In addition, he was the driving force behind the Western High School acquiring new football stadium lights, upgraded football locker room and the auxiliary gym. Later, as superintendent of the Clark County School District, he led the department and was a huge proponent of expanding athletic programs, including those for middle school/junior high and ninth grade students. He then pursued a career in the private sector, including his role as chairman of Southwest Gas Corporation.

UNLV sought his assistance in righting the university in 1994, and as UNLV president he instituted administrative and policy changes that helped the university regain its momentum