Jeannie Gilbert
Qualifying Race: Ironman California
Years Racing IM World Champs: First time
Training Mantra: Think Strong Be Strong Finish Strong
Favorite Workout: OverUnders on the Bike
One Person that continues to inspire you: All the Challenged athletes who don't let anything stop them from training and racing
What excites me about racing Kona: Just experiencing the World Championship atmosphere. So much excitement, enthusiasm, dedication, and determination.
Christine Ligocki
Qualifying race: Penticton
Years racing IM World Champs: First time
Training Mantra: Dig deep. You got this.
Favorite workout: the long run
One person that continues to inspire you: Miranda Carfrae
What excites you about racing Kona: I’m excited to experience this iconic Ironman course with so many amazing women.
Mirna Pokas
Qualifying Race: Ironman California
Years Racing IM World Champs: This is going to be my second Kona
Training Mantra: "Race like you are winning." This doesn’t mean crossing the line first, but showing up with a fearless mindset and confidence both in training and racing, no matter the conditions, no matter my place in the field. It's about pushing without excuses, and owning and enjoying every moment.
Favorite Workout: Hard to pick just one, but honestly, my favorite workouts are the ones that make me a little nervous - like long bike rides outside on unfamiliar roads, big Zwift sessions indoors, or long runs, any workout that challenges my body and mind.
One person that continues to inspire you: I’m lucky to be surrounded by many people who constantly inspire me. Seeing each teammate show up to training sessions or races with grit and determination, pushing through whatever challenges, setbacks, or injuries they’re facing, it motivates me to give everything I’ve got and to dream big.
What excites you about racing Kona: The atmosphere, the chance to line up with the best athletes in the world, and the legendary conditions that test everything you've got. Being part of the most iconic triathlon race - it’s a dream come true.
Robin Sayed
Qualifying Race: Canada IM 2024
Years Racing IM World Champs: This will be my 6th year racing Kona
Training Mantra: This is normal life!
Favorite Workout: Biking 100+
One person that continues to inspire you: Julie Moss since 1982
What excites you about racing Kona: Being with my friends doing what we love to do, hope it inspires others to do so too.
Allison Snow
Qualifying Race: Ironman Canada, Penticton 2024
Years Racing IM World Champs: 3rd IM World Championship (St. George, 2nd Kona)
Training Mantra: I get to do this!
Favorite Workout: Any workout where I am fully present and engaged with what I'm doing - not just checking the box and getting it done
One person that continues to inspire you: Ann Sloan
What excites you about racing Kona: The opportunity to celebrate how much I've grown, and how many more directions I can choose to grow from here
Debby Wilson
Qualifying Race: Legacy Athlete (IM California 2024, validation race)
Years Racing IM World Champs: 2
Training Mantra: One buoy at a time
Favorite Workout: Pulling in the pool with my pool buoy
One person that continues to inspire you: Ann Sloan
What excites you about racing Kona: It is such an honor to get to be in Kona (after 21 years of doing IM races) with an all women field. I'm very excited to experience that special place and momentous occasion with the last and final all girl crew!