Eddie Slowikowski (born 26 July 1967) is a former NCAA All-American runner, now known as a professional speaker, author.[1] Eddie began his speaking career in 1992, focusing on the areas of Empowerment and Leadership. He is known for a high-energy presentation style that incorporates his signature dance moves.[2] In 1997, he founded the LifeRide Leadership Camp, which is conducted every summer and dedicated to "empowering youth for the journey of their lives."[3] Eddie's first book, "LifeRide: The Ultimate Rollercoaster", was published by iUniverse in 2004.[4]
Eddie was a 3-time NCAA All-American in track and cross country while attending Loyola University Chicago. He also represented the United States at the 1987 Pan Am games, the 1992 Olympic Trials and was a USA Gold Medal winner in international competition in London, England.[5] In a 1990 race at Madison Square Garden, Eddie ran the fastest college indoor mile that year with a time of 3 minutes, 58 seconds.[6] He was inducted into the Loyola Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998.