Jean-Claude Killy

Killy, who lives in Switzerland, continues his work as a member of the International Olympic Committee. Although he is still active, he told John Fry in Ski that he believes it is time for him to retire from "the front line" and that although he spent a great deal of his life traveling and meeting people, he has a more private side that he would like to have time to enjoy.

Most recently, Killy was a member of the sponsorship committee for the 9th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, held in Paris in 2003. On the Web site for the event, he noted, "I am proud to be playing a role in this great adventure and I expect [the championships] to be a great festival for world athletics and for the people of France."