August Wolf Male • United States of America

August Wolf is a multifaceted individual whose career spans Olympic athletics, finance, and politics. Born on September 3, 1961, in Arlington, Virginia, he was the second child and only son in his family. His father, a U.S. Navy Officer and English graduate, and his mother, a food scientist, provided a nurturing backdrop for his diverse interests. He grew up with two sisters, one a cellist and agent in the classical music industry and the other an art history professor.

His athletic journey began in Minnesota at St. Paul Academy, where he was introduced to shot put. He later attended Princeton University, where he studied international affairs and became a record-setting athlete in track and field. His commitment and hard work in sports led him to the 1984 Olympics, where he finished fourth in the shot put.

Following his Olympic career, he transitioned to finance, working on the Chicago Board of Trade and later at prominent firms like Kidder Peabody and Deutsche Bank. In 2017, he ventured into commercial real estate, becoming a commercial title agent in New York City.

He has also been an advocate for athletes, leading fundraising efforts for Princeton's track program and founding the U.S. Athletic Trust to support Olympic trainees. His children have similarly excelled in sports, with notable achievements in shot put, basketball, and football.

In politics, inspired by prominent figures, he ran for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2016 but faced challenges within his party. Despite this, he continues to support federal candidates in South Florida, leveraging his extensive experience.

In 2024, he founded Mission Opportunity, a nonprofit aimed at promoting inclusion within the real estate industry, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to access and excellence. August Wolf remains a dedicated figure in both his professional and personal endeavors, continually striving to improve the industries he is part of and the community around him.