Jennie Finch is a former professional softball player and an Olympic gold medalist from the United States. Born on September 3, 1980, in La Mirada, California, she gained fame for her exceptional pitching skills and powerful batting. Finch played for the University of Arizona and led her team to two NCAA championships. Finch represented the USA Softball team in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, winning a gold medal in 2004 and a silver medal in 2008. After retiring from competitive play, she became a sports commentator and a role model for young athletes, promoting the sport of softball worldwide.