Melinda Owen was born an athlete. From a young age when she used to do push-ups with her dad and siblings in the morning, to a high school pole vaulting career that brought her a full-ride scholarship in college. During her senior year at the University of Idaho, Melinda was ranked as best collegiate pole vaulter. She is now taking her vaulting career to another level in Chula Vista, Calif., where is training to bring home a medal in the 2012 London Olympic Games. And don’t think this goes to her head. Melinda is one of the kindest, most giving and thoughtful people. We’re rooting for her all the way!