Working alongside campus recruiter Deloitte for the fifth consecutive year, the roadshow, which began this week, will feature athletes such as former lympic figure skating champion Evan Lysacek, two-time Olympic bobsleigh medallist Elana Meyers Taylor and boxing's Marlen Esparza.

Paralympic swimming gold medallist Brad Snyder is also set to speak at the eight-week long event, where students will get the chance to hear from the athletes about their success stories and how they have triumphed through adversity.

Deloitte recruit more than 10,000 students from colleges across the United States and they have demonstrated a clear commitment to help develop and nurture sporting talent in the country, they claim. 

"The tour name, 'It's Your Race, Take the Lead,' mirrors Deloitte's commitment to being an organisation that values leadership, drive and resolve," Deloitte director Patty Pogemiller said.

"Our culture empowers all of our people to 'Take the Lead' by focusing on their strengths and passions to build rewarding careers and deliver exceptional service to our clients.

"Our values are exemplified by Olympians and Paralympians and we're proud to host the Road Show."

Paralympic swimming gold medallist Brad Snyder is one of the athletes who are set to speak during the eight-week road show organised by the USOC and Deloitte ©Getty Images



Ahead of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio, the partnership between USOC and Deloitte allows the American athletes to get the required resources, professional services and insight to be able to compete to the best of their ability, organisers claim. 

"Deloitte's values of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership in action are exhibited by every US Olympian and Paralympian," USOC chief marketing officer Lisa Baird said.

"We are excited to be able to continue our relationship with Deloitte and facilitate these inspiring forums with our athletes and students nationwide."

The Olympic and Paralympic Games could be coming to an American city in 2024 after USOC put forward Boston as their official contender last month.

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