Episode 34: Bob Babbitt on the Sport's Evolution and the Power of Inclusion

Send us a textLegends of Triathlon: Bob Babbitt on the Sport's Evolution and the Power of InclusionWelcome to a very special episode of our podcast, where we have the honor of hosting Bob Babbitt, a name synonymous with the world of triathlon. As a legendary figure in the sport, Bob shares invaluable insights from the early days of triathlon to its current global impact, emphasizing the sport's power to change lives and foster equality.He highlights the importance of triathlon as an equal opportunity sport and the impact of Julie Moss' famous finish. Bob also discusses his transition to the media industry and the launch of Babbitville and Breakfast with Bob. Get socialBob Babbitt: https://www.instagram.com/babbittville/Challenged Athletes Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/cafoundation/TakeawaysTriathlon is an equal opportunity sport that welcomes athletes of all abilities.Short distance races, such as sprints and Olympics, are important for the growth and accessibility of the sport.The finish line of an Ironman race is a transformative experience that can change an athlete's perspective on what they are capable of.The impact of Julie Moss' crawl to the finish line in the 1982 Ironman race was a pivotal moment in the sport's history.The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) plays a crucial role in supporting athletes with physical challenges and providing them with the necessary resources to participate in triathlon. Sport has the power to change lives and promote equality.The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) provides opportunities for challenged athletes to participate in sports and experience the Ironman triathlon.Supporting CAF through volunteering, donating, or participating in their events can make a difference in the lives of challenged athletes.To grow the sport, it is important to support local races and race directors.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background01:04Early Days of Triathlon04:17Misconceptions about Ironman08:00The Original Ironman Race10:47Discovering the True Distance of Ironman14:12Triathlon as an Equal Opportunity Sport17:21The Impact of Julie Moss' Finish19:04Transition to Media and Competitor Magazine23:17Launch of Babbitville and Breakfast with Bob25:30The Growth of Triathlon and the Importance of Short Distance Races27:52Exciting Races to Look Forward To32:13The Impact of Paralympic Triathlon and Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)42:07The Power of Sport and Equality44:02Creating Opportunities for Challenged Athletes46:13The Impact of CAF on Challenged Athletes47:47Supporting CAF and the Future of Ironman49:13Growing the Sport and Supporting Local RacesSupport the showStay connected with us! Follow us on social media - @anothertriathlonpodcast with hosts Jenna-Caer, Fede and Josh to keep up with the latest. And if you have any burning questions for the coaches, feel free to shoot them over to [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/

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