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Watch coverage of EmpowHer's U.S. olympian Melanie Roach on "The Today Show." This extraordinary mother of three, one with autism, was followed for a day allowing you a glimpse into her life. ...

EmpowHER's Olympian Melanie Roach On “The Today Show”

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The adventure continues... After the competition I joined up with Dan, Ethan, Bonnie (my mom), Pam (Dan's mom), Al (my assistant coach and teammate), Dr. Summers (my Chiropractor and massage ...

Melanie Roach: The Great Wall, an Orphanage for Special Needs Children and Dinner With the Fam

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The adventure continues... After the competition I joined up with Dan, Ethan, Bonnie (my mom), Pam (Dan's mom), Al (my assistant coach and teammate), Dr. Summers (my Chiropractor and massage ...

My Beijing Olympics Diary, From U.S. Athlete Melanie Roach: The Great Wall, An Orphanage For Special Needs Children And Dinner W

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I finished my last heavy workout yesterday. I'm not allowed to give numbers but it was a very good day. I have done all the hard work and now it is time to rest and get ready to compete. As of now ...

Athlete Melanie Roach's Olympic Diary From Beijing - A Day of Rest After My Last Heavy Workout

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Friday I flew to San Francisco where I met up with the rest of the U.S. women weightlifters and a few other sports like rowing, judo, boxing, cayak/canoeing and archery for outfitting and ...

EmpowHer's Olympian Diary From U.S. Athlete Melanie Roach: I'm in Beijing

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Yesterday while I was shopping for some last minute items for my trip to China I got a call from home asking for my EXACT location. Ellen from USADA was at my house and wanted to collect a urine ...

My Beijing Olympics Diary, From U.S. Athlete Melanie Roach: Now This Will Be A Drug Test I Will Never Forget!