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REBECCA
ATHLETE PERFORMANCE & MINDSET EXPERT • WORLD CHAMPION ATHLETE • SPEAKER • EMMY WINNER
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Rebecca is an expert in athlete performance & mindset, world champion athlete, and Emmy winning storyteller who delivers honest, actionable keynotes that empower audiences to build resilience, lead with purpose, and thrive in sport and life.
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Rebecca Rusch delivers honest, actionable keynotes and workshops that empower audiences to build resilience, lead with purpose, and thrive in sport and life. Drawing from decades of immersive exploration in nature's classroom, Rebecca brings lived experience from the world’s toughest expeditions and competitions to every stage.
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Her signature talks, including the Athlete Operating System and Elastic Resilience, break down the mindset, habits, and strategies behind high performance, sustainable growth, and well-being. Rebecca’s approach is practical and science-backed, rooted in her own journey as an athlete, explorer, and concussion survivor.
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Whether working with corporate teams, executive groups, or athletic organizations, Rebecca equips audiences with real tools for leadership, mental wellness, and navigating change. Her mission is to help others move with purpose, embrace challenge, and build stronger, more connected communities.
SPEAKER REEL
TEDx SUN VALLEY
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
The Athlete Operating System
Elastic Resilience
Seeds of Impact
*Custom workshops and speech topics available on request​​
WHO IS REBECCA?
Recognized as an icon in endurance sport and a leading expert in athlete performance and mindset, Rebecca Rusch is a seven-time world champion, two-time Hall of Fame athlete, Emmy Award–winning storyteller, best-selling author, podcast host, and certified athlete mental health specialist. Her career is defined by grit, curiosity, and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the trail, in the community, and beyond.
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Known as the Queen of Pain for her dominance in ultra-endurance sports, Rebecca’s three-decade career spans mountain biking, adventure racing, climbing, paddling, running, and skiing. Her achievements include multiple course records at the Leadville 100 MTB, the Iditarod Trail Invitational, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro by bike, and becoming the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile Ho Chi Minh Trail. She is the only athlete inducted into both the Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling Halls of Fame, and has been named one of the Top 40 Women in Sport by Outside and one of the 50 Most Influential People in American Cycling.
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Rebecca’s Emmy Award–winning film Blood Road chronicles her deeply personal quest to locate the crash site of her father, a Vietnam War pilot, transforming personal loss into a mission of healing, connection, and service. That same spirit drives her nonprofit, the Be Good™ Foundation, which leverages the bicycle as a tool for healing, empowerment and evolution, from removing unexploded bombs in war-affected regions to expanding access to outdoor opportunities for everyone.
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Beyond her athletic achievements, Rebecca is a passionate advocate for mental health and well-being. After her own battle with a concussion and the challenges of recovery, she has become a trusted voice on resilience, mindset, and sustainable performance. As host of the “What’s the Rusch” podcast, she leads honest conversations with high performers and thought leaders about identity, growth, and the courage to evolve. Through her Athlete Operating System (AOS), Rebecca equips individuals and organizations with science-backed frameworks to merge the mindset of athletes and entrepreneurs, unlocking resilience, purpose, and peak performance in any arena.
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Whether inspiring from the stage, leading transformative workshops and retreats, or advising athletes and organizations, Rebecca brings lived experience, practical tools, and a commitment to helping others move with purpose, embrace challenge, and build stronger, more connected communities. Her work bridges the gap between performance and well-being, empowering people to thrive on the bike, in the outdoors, and in life.
"Rebecca Rusch delivered an unforgettable Women’s History Month talk for our team at Zwift. She seamlessly wove her extraordinary adventures and hard-earned lessons into our mission, challenging us to embrace the explorer mindset: stay curious, lean into discomfort, and push beyond perceived limits. We left inspired, energized, and ready to explore what’s possible. Grateful for her authenticity and the spark she ignited across our team."
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– Kate Veronneau, Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift
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