In an era of egomaniacal and pampered athletes, I had the privilege of chatting with Kellie Wells the other day. Kellie is an incredibly humble and intelligent person and also happens to be the reigning U.S. women’s indoor and outdoor hurdling champion. She placed third in the 50 meter hurdles January 28 at the 2012 U.S. Open at Madison Square Garden.
I had intended to speak with Kellie, who looks forward to representing the U.S. at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, about the challenges of competing while generating enough income and sponsorship money to fund her training and travel.
We do discuss a little business (Nike is her primary sponsor) but the force of her personality and message is clearly how she overcame abuse growing up and has used the strength she gained from that to persevere through a bad hamstring injury in 2007 and help young women pursue their dreams.
Read the article at Forbes.
love the new website. overcoming your obstacles makes you winner even before you enter the race of life. love ya
It’s good to see smoenoe thinking it through.
Good blogging!
After your two marathons we will talk Triathlons I am just hlritled to see you getting into such groove with your running and enjoying it so much. I know it was a long road with many injuries that could have easily made you say I QUIT but you didn’t. You are amazing and when you do your first IM, I will be there by your side girl!
God has and will always use you to help others…you have blessed me tremendously…and what I appreciate the most is that it didn’t take much…Thank you Kellie:)
Have been a fan, but didn’t know much about the person. Your are amazing…def in your corner in 2012!
Kellie, you certainly have made America proud. I hope that you are putting your past behind you in your personal life as well as you’ve done on the field. Keep up the good work!