Heather Gollnick

DOB: 3/9/70
Residence: Lynchburg, VA

Heather has been involved in endurance sports her entire life. She has inspired many as a racer, coach, motivational speaker and author. Heather raced as a professional triathlete for 10 years, winning 5 Ironman competitions. She loved racing the long distance events and did 37 Ironmans, 13 of which were the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships. Heather’s first experience with mud running/OCR was on the NBC Spartan TV show; from that first day she was hooked!

Significant OCR Accomplishments

• 2018 13 elite podiums at 48 years old
• 2017-18 Masters Athlete of the Year (Mud Run Guide)
• 2016 Spartan Masters World Champion

Fun Facts

• Liberty University head men’s and women’s triathlon coach
• Has 3 kids attending Liberty University
• You would never know she is almost 50 as she acts like a kid at heart

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