USA - Triathlon

Chelsea Sodaro

"My running coach used to tell me, 'you just need to figure out a way to stay in sport long enough so you can find out how good you can be.' I'm still living with that approach and feel so lucky I get to do what I do."

Chelsea Sodaro, a trailblazing Californian, proves motherhood and triathlon champion status beautifully align. Just 18 months postpartum, and inspired by daughter Skylar, she defied expectations to win the Kona Long-Distance Triathlon World Championship, becoming the first American woman in 26 years to claim the title and redefine what's possible.