On Her Mark

Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku set the American record for the 100m just months after getting her first running blade (and still holds the record!) Now, eight years later, Femita is again defying the odds and competing at the Paralympic Trials 6 months after giving birth to her daughter. Today we dive into to: Her running story Training as a new mom with an infant The no-nonsense mindset that helps h...

Olympian Laurie Hernandez has traded her leotard and the mat for a NBC mic on the Olympic stage. She has two Olympic medals to her name after competing in the 2016 Rio Games. Since then, Laurie has dipped her toes into the media and entertainment world and hasn't looked back! She's a NBC Sports Analyst covering the sport she loves so much. Today we dive in to: Stepping into a broadcast analyst rol...

Everything Eliza Shirazi does is rooted in community. It's what inspired her to find and start her popular workout Kick It By Eliza in 2009, gave her the confidence to pursue it full-time in 2016, and the fuel to continue growing it IRL and virtually today. The creative and community side of things came easy to Eliza but the business was a much different beast but something she has navigated with...

The Olympic and Paralympic Games not only bring together the best athletes in the world, but the best coaches, too. Jen Rizzotti and Christina Schwab both had incredible careers on the basketball court and are now taking their talents to the sidelines as head coaches for women's hoops, 3x3 and wheelchair basketball, respectively. Jen was a standout guard at UCONN where she helped the team secure t...

We're calling summer 2024 "The Summer of Mallory Weggemann." Mallory is three-time Paralympic swimmer with medals and currently training for her spot on her fourth roster in Paris. Her fourth Paralympic appearance will look a little different though, she'll have her toddler daughter in tow. As if balancing motherhood and elite training weren't enough, Mallory is adding two other projects to the su...

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones is back on the court making big plays for her team as they work to bring home the franchise's first championship! Bri had a tough offseason as she rehabbed an season-ending Achilles injury from 2023 -- spending time getting strong mentally and physically. As time went on she grew eager to get back to Uncasville with her team for this historic WNBA season. Toda...

The Garcia Twins, Nikki and Brie, rocked the WWE ring for nearly 16 years -- they traveled the world, told stories, built a fanbase, and more. In 2023 they retired the "Bella" name and entered a new chapter together and they haven't looked back. The women are staying busy with a podcast, book, TV hosting, motherhood & more! Today we dive in to: Transition from 16 years of WWE and wrestling to the...

If you don't know Ann "Mitt Queen" Najjar by name, you've probably seen her videos on social media where she is catching the fast and furious punches of fighters, celebrities, professional athletes, and impressive kids! It started when people at the gym always wanted to do mitts with her because of her impressive speed, power, and sport knowledge. She has taken that name and ran with it and today...

What's better than one Paralympian?! Two, it's simple math. Jessica Long and Haven Shepherd are taking a few minutes away from the pool and weight room to update us on all that's been going on. Jessica Long is the second most-decorated US Paralympian with 29 medals, including 16 gold medals! She is training for her 6th Games in hopes to continue to grow the sport. Haven Shepherd is newer to the sc...

This is a BIG moment for women’s basketball. We’re coming off the most watched WNBA season in 2023, most watched college season ever and all eyes are on the league as the 2024 WNBA season begins! Host Hannah Donnelly breaks down some of the major headlines and storylines you need to know: Major momentum for the WNBA as we head into the 28th season Candace Parker retirement Remarkable 2024 Rookie C...

Ashley Paulson loves an endurance challenge and takes on every race with a smile on her face. Ashley has run over 100 marathons, ultra marathons, 100+ mile ultra runs, Ironman triathlons, Ultra triathlons, and is training for her first 200+ mile race. The energy of race day combined with the community and excitement continue to bring Ashley to starting lines across the globe. When she's not traini...

We're celebrating Mother's Day on "On Her Mark' with the strong and dynamic mother daughter duo: Mary Mazzio & Daisy Mazzio-Manson. Mary raced the double scull in the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games and her daughter is headed to Paris this summer as a member of Team USA (rowing). Not only are they strong on the water, but they are fierce advocates of women in sports and creatives! Today we dive in to...

The LSU Tigers just won their first ever NCAA Gymnastics National Championship, in large part to the leadership and talent of senior Haleigh Bryant. Competing for LSU has been a dream of Haleigh's since she was a kid and now she's living in, with two national titles to her name (an individual win in vault her freshman year & team win her senior year!) Even with the accolades and attention, the joy...

Tatumn Milazzo steps on to the pitch everyday with gratitude. Her path to professional soccer career wasn't as smooth as she planned but the twists and turns have kept her grounded and reminded of her love of the game. In her fourth season in the NWSL (and with the Chicago Red Stars!), the club's veteran defender is excited for what this group can bring to the table. Today we dive in to: Positive...

Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon with an official bib number in 1967. Since the moment she crossed the finish line she has worked hard to advocate for women in the sport and in life. Today, she joins us on the podcast with 261 Fearless co-founder Edith Zuschmann. We dive in to: Lifechanging moment in the 1967 Boston Marathon Kathrine's story in running -- on and off...

Des Linden just keeps showing up -- on the good days and the tough ones. She's a 2x Olympian who claimed the Boston Marathon Champion title in 2018 with the third fastest time for an American female on the course. the Boston Marathon -- why she loves it & iconic memories on the course "Choosing to Run: A Memoir" Setting the 50k world record during the pandemic the power of the mind running bucket...

The NWSL season is here! San Diego Wave forward Amirah Ali chats all about the upcoming season. She enters her third year in the league and has interesting perspective as a member of the inaugural Wave squad and success. Today we dive in to: 2024 Challenge Cup victory San Diego Wave FC culture Role models in sport The Black Women's Player Collective How the team spends time off the pitch Follow al...

She was nicknamed "Buckets" as a kid and freshman All-American Hannah Hidalgo is living up to the name! She is third in the country for scoring, only behind Caitlin Clark and Juju Watkins. She also leads the nation in steals. Hannah stepped into her first collegiate season at Notre Dame with confidence and a team ready to rally with her. Today we dive in to: ACC Championship win - her first ever!...

Newly crowned SEC Champ Te-Hina Paopao was all smiles as we caught up about the BIG conference weekend and look ahead to March Madness! Te-Hina is in her first year with South Carolina after 3 years at Oregon. Known for her shooting, Te-Hina knew she'd have to step up in other areas to really make an impact -- and she has. Today we dive in to: SEC Championship weekend -- semi-finals buzzer beater,...

Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington is trading her kicks for the mic Monday night for the Boston Celtics' first-ever all-female broadcast! DiJonai has been a student of the game since she was a kid - both of her parents coached the sports, siblings player, she went to WNBA games, and put in the work on the court. She knows the game well, and more importantly, loves the game. So as she gears u...

Host Hannah Donnelly sits down with athletes, fitness professionals, and women in and around sports blazing new trails in their fields for the next generation. You will learn what drives them on and off the field, key moments in their lives that changed their direction, their outside passions and more. Prepare to be inspired. Excerpts from: Hoops, Health & Hopes for the Future with Lexie Brown Mar...

Dakotah Lindwurm is going to Paris, y'all! The 28-year-old finished third at the Olympic Marathon Trials earlier this year, punching a ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games. The Olympics have been a dream of Dakotah's since she was a kid. Her entire career in running has been about embracing the underdog mentality and having an undeniable belief in herself. Today we dive in to: Underdog mentality Runni...

She's healthy, happy and ready to play! After sitting out the end of the 2023 WNBA season, Los Angeles Sparks guard Lexie Brown is ready to get back on the court and prove her talent. Lexie is a 2021 WNBA Champion (Chicago Sky) entering her 7th season in the league. She's not only putting up points on the court, Lexie has many talents and interests, especially in media and she's exploring (and cru...

Makenna Myler nearly broke the internet with her 5:25 mile at 9 months pregnant last year, but that was never the goal for the professional runner. Makenna likes to challenge reality and finds joy in learning what she's capable of accomplishing. With a seventh place finish at the Olympic Trials Marathon (Jan '24), she has come a long way in 10 months and she's enjoying the process and learning alo...

Volleyball is having a moment right now and we're here for it! And one of the stars is 24-year-old Asjia O'Neal. Asjia spent 6 years at the University of Texas where she earned two national championships and set the school record for blocks. Her road wasn't easy. In January of 2020 she underwent her second open-heart surgery (her first was at age 13). She came back to play the next semester and ne...