Kelly Gunther

Kelly Gunther was born August 14, 1987, to mother Julie Sprague in Lorain, Ohio. When she was 11, Gunther's father walked out on the family, prompting Sprague to move Gunther to Macomb County, Michigan, and take on two jobs. During the day she worked as a caseworker and at night she ran a company that cleaned up apartments after people moved. ==Skating career==

During her ten years as an inline skater, Gunther made the United States' Junior World Championship team several times and won multiple gold medals as part of American relay teams. After surgery to repair her ankle, Gunther moved to Colorado Springs to be near the USOC Training Center's rehabilitation facility. She spent four months in a cast. Earlier at the trials, she finished seventh in the 500 meters. She concluded the trials with a seventh-place finish in the 1500 meters. Gunther is coached by Ryan Shimabukuro. Previously, she was coached by inline coach Robb Dunn. ==Personal life==

Gunther's father died in November 2012. Although it had been years since he was in contact with the family, Gunther attended his funeral. "My dad was an alcoholic," she commented. "I forgave him." In her free time she likes to go shopping, hang out with friends, and vacation in St. Thomas. Gunther lists her mother as the greatest influence in her life. Kelly has a brother, Brad Sprague that still resides in Lorain, Ohio. ==Personal records==