Olympian Colleen Quigley on Injuries, Triathlon Misadventures, and Her New Pro Track Team Meridia
Release Date: 07/10/2025
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info_outlineColleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian, steeplechaser, and former model. She accepted a full scholarship to Florida State University, where she became a nine-time NCAA All-American and a 2015 NCAA Champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase.
Colleen went on to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, finishing 8th in the 3000-meter steeplechase. She is also a current world record-holder in the 4x1500-meter relay, set in 2020.
In this episode, we discuss Colleen's:
- Recent training and the types of workouts she's doing
- Current battles with injuries
- Brief stint as a triathlete
- New athlete-owned pro track team Meridia
To support this new team and its athletes, register for their upcoming Meridia Mile and test yourself over a single mile this summer!
Don't miss my previous conversation with Colleen.
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Thank you LMNT!
A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You’ll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best.
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