Squaw Valley Institute in partnership with Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows presents Behind The Gold: Winning Traits of Olympic Athletes.

On Nov. 17, Tom Kelly, noted Olympic historian and longtime U.S. Ski Team spokesperson, will bring the Olympics to life. Kelly’s talk will trace the origins of the Olympics and fast-forward attendees to firsthand stories of athletic success.

Kelly has been on the front lines of nine Olympics and in the finish area for more than 130 U.S. Olympic and World Championship medals. Kelly credits his passion directly to the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley.

The event will be at the Olympic Valley Lodge. Admission is free. Doors open at 5:30pm. Keynote address from 6:30-7:30pm, with Q&A following the presentation. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.