When people think of Ohio sports, Eddie George, Pete Rose and Lebron James usually come to mind, however, the Buckeye state has produced more than just basketball, baseball and football greats. A handful of accomplished Winter Olympians also make the list of great Ohio athletes

SARAJEVO, YUGOSLAVIA - FEBRUARY 16: Scott Hamilton of the United States smiles as he performs during the men's figure skating free program 16 February 1984 in Sarajevo. Hamilton won the gold medal in front of Canadian Brian Orser (silver) and Czech Josef Sabovcik (bronze). (Photo credit should read STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Scott Hamilton, from Bowling Green, became a household name when he claimed the men's figure skating gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo. Since then, Hamilton has stayed visible in the sport as a commentator on various networks.

He won a much publicized battle with cancer in 1997 and underwent treatment for a benign brain tumor at the Cleveland Clinic in 2004.

In 2009, Hamilton branched out to become an author. In his book, "The Great Eight", Hamilton shares secrets for how he overcame setbacks and disappointments in his life.

Canton native, Sandy Dukat competes at the 2002 Paralympics.

Lea Ann Parsley from Granville, won a silver medal in the women's skeleton event at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The Games marked the debut of the women's event and made Parsley the first Olympic silver medalist in the sport.

Parsley was training to make the 2006 team but had her Olympic hopes cut short in an accident during a training session in 2005. Though her injury kept her from competing, Parsley stayed with the team as an assistant coach during the 2006 Olympics in Torino.

Since her Olympic days, Parsley has gone on to earn her doctorate in nursing in 2003. She's also continued her career as a volunteer firefighter.
Douglas J. Sharp, born in Marion, won a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City in the men's bobsled four-man event. Sharp is a licensed chiropractor and has served in the U.S. Army in artillery.

Betty Weir Bell, born in Columbus, competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. Always an athlete, Bell remained involved in alpine racing until 1960 when she took up Nordic skiing, She eventually started a cross-country ski school. She remains active to this day. She is also a writer and a professional pilot.

Kristin King, from Piqua, won a bronze medal as part of the U.S women's hockey team at the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. After the Olympics, she established the Little Kinger Athletic Scholarship fund to provide opportunities for girls to participate in athletics.

Sandy Dukat, from Canton, won two bronze medals in alpine skiing at the 2002 Winter Paralympics in Salt Lake City. She added another bronze at the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Torino. The inspirational skier has also set records in other sports. In 2009, she set a world record for above the knee amputees at a marathon in Arizona. She also set a world record in the triathlon for above the knee amputees in 2008.