On August 19th that all of Carly's hard work, dedication, and love for gymnastics paid off. She won the most prestigious title in gymnastics, the title of 2004 Olympic All-Around Champion. Carly was the USA's first Olympic all-around champion in twenty years, as well as the first American woman to win an Olympic all-around title in a fully attended Olympic Games! She was elected to the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2009.
Since competition, Carly has devoted much of her time outside appearances and speaking engagements to her music career.
On February 4, 2008, Patterson signed a recording contract with MusicMind Records, a Chicago based Indie label. Patterson's song "Here I Am" was featured on the second season of the ABC Family series Make It or Break It, which is a television drama series that focuses on the lives of teen gymnasts who strive to make it to the Olympic Games.
Direct Sportslink has secured numerous Carly Patterson personal appearances (example above) and Carly Patterson speaking engagements for gymnastics groups, colleges and corporate events. Please contact our celebrity booking agents to secure Carly for your next event.