Kelly Gunther (born August 14, 1987) is an American speed skater who participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics.

As an inline skater, she won multiple World Championship gold medals on the United States relay team.

In March 2010, she fell during a race and suffered a double-compound fracture that nearly severed her foot from her leg.

After intensive rehab, Gunther was able to return to skating and set two personal best times in November 2011.

Kelly Gunther was born August 14, 1987, to mother Julie Sprague in Lorain, Ohio.

During the day she worked as a caseworker and at night she ran a company that cleaned up apartments after people moved.

"[2] Gunther attended Washington Elementary and Whittier Middle schools in Lorain before moving to Michigan.

[3] She crashed into the pads, causing a double-compound fracture in her ankle that nearly severed her foot from her leg.

[2] After surgery to repair her ankle, Gunther moved to Colorado Springs to be near the USOC Training Center's rehabilitation facility.

Gunther returned to professional-level competition on the American Cup circuit, winning the 1000 meters.

[8] At the 2014 Olympic trials, Gunther skated a personal best of 1:16.43 in the 1000 meters on the same track as her accident.

[6] She is taking classes at Salt Lake Community College in pursuit of a degree in early childhood education.