Rebecca Rusch (she/her) is a world champion athlete, Emmy Award winner, and entrepreneur who’s journey of resilience and leadership inspires teams and individuals to embrace an athlete’s mindset, pursue their own personal podiums, and redefine peak performance.

With over three decades of unparalleled success, Rebecca has become an icon in ultra-endurance sports, pushing the boundaries of human endurance and resilience. Her achievements span mountain biking, adventure racing, climbing, and paddling, including setting records at the Leadville 100 MTB and Iditarod Trail Invitational, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro by bike, and being the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Beyond her competitive career, Rebecca has won an Emmy Award for her documentary film, Blood Road, is a bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and is an inspirational keynote speaker. Through her Be Good Foundation, she leverages the power of the bike to transform lives, foster community and create global impact. She is also the co-creator of the podcast series Brain Storm, where she shares her concussion journey and interviews leading experts on the science, understanding, and treatment of concussions and post-concussive symptoms.

Recognized as one of the top 40 women in sport by Outside and one of the 50 most influential people in American cycling, she is the only athlete to be inducted into both the Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling Halls of Fame. Whether inspiring from the stage, consulting on peak performance, or advocating for mental and physical health, Rebecca brings unparalleled passion, wisdom, and grit, making her one of today’s most compelling voices in resilience and personal growth.