On Saturday, sport and film joined forces for the 6th annual “Gold Meets Golden” in Hollywood, an event that gives Olympic medalist and entertainment industry notables to mingle and inspire each other. This years event was especially meaningful following the announcement that the Olympics will return to Los Angeles in 2028.
With the recent announcement of the Olympic’s triumphant return to Los Angeles in 2028, Hollywood has been handed a fresh dose of Olympic Fever. While last year’s Gold Meets Golden celebrated the past, the 2019 event looked at the future by celebrating Youth in Sports. The 6th Annual Gold Meets Golden event refreshed by Coca-Cola partnered with Angel City Sports, a leading Paralympic organization in California, with a panel of current, past and future adaptive athletes. A $50,000 donation was also presented by The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, on behalf of the sponsors including United Airlines, Coca-Cola and others. The charity was Founded in June 2013 when Clayton and Ezra Frech were on the track at the Endeavor Games in Oklahoma City and asked the question, “Why do we need to come to tornado alley to run, jump, and throw things? Why aren’t there more programs in Southern California?” Shortly after, Angel City Sports was founded with a mission of creating sports opportunities for anyone with a physical disability.
BSO was on the gold carpet to talk to a number of this year’s attendees before the event about their current achievements and what they are most looking forward to in sports and entertainment.
To see our interviews with award-winning actresses Octavia Spencer and Nicole Kidman, Fiona Xie of Crazy Rich Asians, and multi-decorated figure skating Michelle Kwan. Flip the pages.