By Cal Lutheran NewsKelsey Myers ’08 has completed her world record attempt at being the first woman to complete the equivalent of six triathlons on six continents in six days.
After her first Olympic-distance triathlon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Kelsey continued racing around the globe in Portugal, Morocco, Oman and Australia. Her final triathlon was in Malibu, California, on March 8, International Women’s Day. At each location, she completed a .9-mile swim, a 24.8-mile bike and a 6.2-mile run.
The feat was a fundraiser for ZGiRLS, a nonprofit organization that teaches middle school girls to overcome self-doubt and gain lifelong confidence.
“The biggest concern I had was the logistics of it — you know, missing a flight or anything going wrong,” she said. “But I got very lucky again and again!”
Guinness World Records is reviewing the evidence, which included two witnesses signing off at each destination, pictures at each destination and GPS routing data.
When asked what’s next for her, Kelsey said she’s already planning to race seven triathlons on seven continents in seven days.
Follow @kelseymyers4 on Instagram to learn more about Kelsey’s journey or visit Tortis.us to donate to ZGiRLS.
