February Guest Speaker

Timothy O’Donnell is one of the world’s most successful and experienced American long-course triathletes. As a professional, he has earned 50+ podium finishes including over 22 wins at major events throughout the world.

While racing Challenge Miami on March 14, 2021, Timothy suffered a massive heart attack known colloquially as “The Widowmaker.” According to the American Heart Association, the survival rate following a Widowmaker heart attack is only 12% when it occurs outside of a hospital or advanced care center. Timothy not only finished the race following the attack that occurred two thirds through the bike competition to be followed by a full marathon run, he’s currently on the mend and back in full training.

Along with the ITU Long Distance World Champion (2009) title, his other wins include nine Ironman 70.3 victories, two IRONMAN wins, and six Armed Forces National Championships. At the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, Timothy has finished 2 nd (2019 and first American) 3 rd (2015), 5 th (2013), 6 th (2016), 8 th (2012) and earned the top American spot in 2013 & 2015. In 2013, he tied the existing American IRONMAN record with an 8:01:32 victory at IRONMAN Brazil. In 2015 at IRONMAN Brazil, he completed his fastest IRONMAN to date at 7:55:56. He was the IRONMAN 70.3 US Pro Champion in 2012 and the IRONMAN US Pro Champion in 2011 as well.

O’Donnell lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife Mirinda “Rinny” Carfrae (IRONMAN World Champion 2010, 2013 & 2014) and daughter Izzy. Come listen to Timothy share insights on the MINDSET OF A CHAMPION AND COMEBACK STORY.