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Rob Grey: The Ultra Quest

A team manager at Google, husband, father, multiple Kona qualifier, and, oh yeah, Ultraman World Champion in 2018 with podium finishes in 2019, 2017, and 2016, Rob Gray isn’t just an athlete, he’s an ultra athlete. He’s the rare breed of human whose curiosity about what is possible extends beyond the realm of normality: 320 miles (515km) beyond to be exact. 

Rob Grey: The Ultra Quest

A team manager at Google, husband, father, multiple Kona qualifier, and, oh yeah, Ultraman World Champion in 2018 with podium finishes in 2019, 201...

Gabrielle Osborne: Negative Split Your Life

Gabrielle Osborne wants you to negative split your life. Osborne is living and leading by example that life past 50 can mean a stronger and healthi...

Kyle Brown: Breaking the Rules of ALS

Brown was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in July 2021 at the age of 51. The terminal diagnosis gave him a mere 6-18 months to l...

Simon Shi: The Rubik’s Cube Athlete

There are a few sides to Simon Shi: the swimmer, the triathlete, and the Rubik’s cube solving YouTube sensation. With over 500 million views on You...

Susan Williams: In the Bigger Picture

Susan Williams is remembered for her incredible Bronze medal performance in triathlon at the Athens Games in 2004. An underdog on the USA team, Wil...

Swimming Through Life with Judy Young

Seven swims, seven golds, six records. Judy Young dominated the YMCA Masters Championship and, with over three decades of competitive swimming to...

Judy Young: Breaking Records and Expectations at 96

Judy Young isn’t you’re average competitive swimmer, nor is she your average grandmother. At a sprightly 96 years old, Judy Young is breaking recor...