This is the first ever live recorded episode of The Fueling Forward Podcast! In partnership with Hettas, I had the opportunity to travel to Geneva, OH to be a part of the Women's Decathlon World Championships weekend. I got to talk with the event founder, Lauren Kuntz, who was a D3 All-American in the pole vault while at MIT. After coaching while in grad school at Harvard, Kuntz became frustrated that she wasn't allowed to compete in the 10 event decathlon that included the pole vault because it was reserved for the men. Lauren became an advocate for allowing women into events such as the decathlon and double decathlon, which led her to create the World Championship event. Lauren is working to show that women are just as capable as men at competing in the 10 event decathlon, and belong in all spaces of the sport. You can learn more about the event HERE.
In addition to hearing Lauren's amazing story, you'll hear some track side interviews from some of the athletes competing in the event. Special thanks to the following athletes (in order that they appear):
- Amanda Pasko
- Katie Straus
- Delaney Straus
- Caitlin Fertig
- Rebecca de la Torre
- Kendra Leger
- Kiara Harrod**
- Raphaelle Rolnin**
- Anaik Precision**
** these athletes completed interviews but due to audio issues were not able to be included in the final episode.
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