Rebecca Rusch
Five years ago, when Rebecca Rusch explained what she did for a living, she’d often get a blank stare in return. Adventure racing? Was she on one of those reality shows? Did she eat bugs? Today, the concept of a grueling, multi-day, multi-sport contest is familiar to people around the world; and as captain of the crew that won the Raid Gauloises World Championship in 2003, “Reba” Rusch is acknowledged to be the strongest team leader in the sport. Also a standout in solo endurance events, Rusch is inspiring other women to play with the boys in some of the most punishing – and exhilarating – endeavors on earth.
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