hollis conway

The event will feature four world champion athletes from Acadiana speaking to children about what it takes to accomplish their goals.

Olympic medalist and UL Lafayette Track and Field great Hollis Conway is the proud dad to our new Miss Louisiana, Holli' Conway, who was crowned Saturday night.

Living in Lafayette, sometimes you forget the people who went on to represent our area in the national scene. Some are still working nationally to increase awareness of our community, while some have come home to continue the work locally. Here's some Lafayette and Acadiana Locals who made it big....