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Kristen Smith

38 YO
Captain
Clermont, Florida
Merits
→ Swim Around Key West - 6 mile OW race
→ FINA Master World Championship Swimming
→ 50K North Face Endurance Challenge
→ 50K Conquer The Rock
→ OtillO World Championships
→ SwimRun Austin, Casco Bay, Hanging Rock
→ Rockman SwimRun
→ NYC Marathon
→ Chicago Marathon
Merits
→ Swim Around Key West - 6 mile OW race
→ FINA Master World Championship Swimming
→ 50K North Face Endurance Challenge
→ 50K Conquer The Rock
→ OtillO World Championships
→ SwimRun Austin, Casco Bay, Hanging Rock
→ Rockman SwimRun
→ NYC Marathon
→ Chicago Marathon

Q&A

– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?

Why not? Its not like this type of opportunity falls in your lap but once in a lifetime. This event is a daunting, yet an exciting challenge that is right up my alley. For my entire life I have always been around some sort of body of water. Water is my life, which seems to be the root of One Water Race.

– Have you taken a similar challenge before?

Like this, no. I did finish OtillO, but that's a fraction of what we are attempting to do with this race. However, I know and understand challenges, both mentally and physically. I've pushed my body to the extreme. Being very cold, I checked that one. Staying up for days, physically moving, check that one. Handling hard decisions and on the fly directions, do that for a living. I accept and respect this challenge.

– What are your strengths?

- Problem solving - Spatial awareness - Passion for the Weather, Water, Wind - Strength to pull my own weight and then some - Performs well under pressure - Avid Swimmer and Runner - Love navigation

– What are your weaknesses?

- I've never done anything like this ever, so lack of experience - I respect the cold, but I don't like it -Unfamiliar territory -I can get grumpy if I don't sleep, ha

– What will be your biggest challenge?

When the sun goes down and it turns pitch black.

– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago?

Yes! I came there when I completed OtillO. I've also stayed on Grinda.

– What do you know/think about the terrain?

It's beautiful. Dark blue waters with a 4ft swell. Farm land, large barrier rocks, green woods, moss, mud, small islands, larger islands. I'm glad I've seen it once. The islands that have residents will be easier to navigate. Ferries and boats definitely use the large waterways. Depending on the current and wind, some of the longer crossings are hard to navigate.

– What are you most looking forward to?

The adventure and experience.

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Two returning athletes from 2022, Jarrod Shoemaker and Kristen Smith, have used their experience to put together a new dream team. Now joined by the adventure racer and pro triathlete Alyssa Godesky and ultraman athlete Steve Keller. Needless to say, they're eager to finish...

“We made it 2/3 of the way in 2022 and now we need to get it done. Alyssa and Steve love big challenges and are excited to help push the pace. Our biggest challenge will be overcoming the demons of 2022. We need to stay positive and learn from our mistakes. What we thought would be the problems were not, so learning, adapting and moving forward are our goals.”

Read more about the team on https://onewaterrace.com/2023-team-launch-team-3-usa/

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The team will include Rob Preston, Elizabeth Dornom, Glenn Wilkinson and Julian Dent. Coming from a strong adventure racing and endurance background they have put in the hard work to transform their skills for OWR and finished second, when competed as Team 8 Australia in 2022.

“Now we have unfinished business in the Archipelago – we want to be on top of the podium!”

They will use their experience in ultra endurance events to balance speed and navigation to ensure to keep on course and keep mistakes to a minimum. Rob’s exceptional navigation skills will be complimented by Elizabeth’s all-round physical strengths and Glenn’s swimming prowess will allow them to keep moving fast, and in the right direction. Combine this with Julian’s exceptional organizational and tactical knowledge and now an extra year of experience, their goal is to be unbeatable.

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