“She used her raw courage to row the Atlantic, all alone, for 70 days, to make sure people who will never know her name have clean water to drink.”
MEET KATIE
Katie Spotz is an endurance athlete, author, clean-water advocate, and U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Once a self-described “benchwarmer,” she discovered you don’t have to be extraordinary to do extraordinary things — and she’s been proving it ever since.
RECORDS & FIRSTS
First to swim 325 miles of the Allegheny River
Youngest person to row an ocean solo — 70 days alone at sea, Africa → South America
Ran 11 ultramarathons in 11 days — earning a Guinness World Record
Completed a 3,100-mile human-powered expedition across South America
Winner of a 200-mile nonstop ultramarathon (1st female, 3rd overall)
Named 2020 Coast Guard Elite Athlete of the Year
RESILIENCE
Katie’s story isn’t just about finish lines — it’s about fighting back. She’s overcome torn ligaments, broken bones, and setbacks that could have ended her journey. Instead, every challenge became fuel to keep going.
IMPACT
Beyond the records, Katie’s mission is clear: make waves — on land and sea — for clean water. Her efforts have already helped nearly 50,000 people worldwide gain access to safe drinking water.
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