Leah Jean Poulos-Mueller (née Poulos; born October 5, 1951) is an American retired speed skater.

The club was founded in 1952 and resulted in Northbrook being dubbed as the Speedskating Capital of the World.

[2] In the early days of her athletic career, her parents financed her training and travel expenses.

The day after that, she won silver on the 1000 m, behind world record holder Tatyana Averina, and ahead of her compatriot Sheila Young, who took the bronze medal.

Poulos-Mueller was a frequent guest of the United States President at the White House.

Following are dates and events that Poulos-Mueller was an official guest at the White House: She was a founding member of Title IX discussions resulting in increased participatory rights for women and girls in sports.

After partially retiring from skating, in September 1977, Poulos married Peter Mueller, who had also won a gold medal on the 1000 m at the 1976 Winter Olympics.