She's a back-to-back World Champion! Teal Cohen and her women's four defended their gold medal in Amsterdam, setting a world record by beating the previous fastest time by almost 5 seconds! As a 7-time national team member and Olympian, Teal is no stranger to the big stage. This summer's win is fuel for even bigger dreams, including the LA28 Olympics. Teal grew up around the sport but didn't start until high school. After, she was drawn to the positive culture at the University of Washington, which happens to be one of the best rowing schools in the country. The intensity, camaraderie and culture of the sport continue to draw her in. She joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive into:

• The excitement of racing at HOCR alongside teammates from both the national team and the University of Washington
• What it takes to win back-to-back World Championship gold medals
• How she navigates setbacks and bounces back in sport
• What drew her to row at the University of Washington
• The unique challenges the Charles River course and how wind and weather can impact race day
• What a day in the life of training really looks like at the highest level
• How she likes to spend her time off the water
• Teal's standout experience at the Paris Olympics
• The buzz around LA28, including course adjustments, Long Beach location & increased visibility for the sport

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Whether she likes the title or not, Chris Ernst is a trailblazer in women's sports. As captain of the 1976 Yale women's rowing team, she led her teammates in protesting the unequal treatment they faced and demanding the protections and opportunities promised under Title IX. Chris and her teammates walked into the office of their assistant athletic director and read a 300-word statement after removing their sweatsuits to reveal "Title IX" written across their bodies. Soon, the world knew their story, and change began to follow. Chris joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive in to:

• The significance of the Head Of The Charles Regatta for the rowing community & its evolution over the years
• How she was first introduced to the sport & why she fell for it fast
• The secret quality of her first World Championship crew that empowered a team with little experience to earn a silver medal
• The catalyst for the 1976 Yale Women's Rowing Protest & aftermath
• Chris's response to young athletes thanking her for her remarkable contribution to advancing women's sports
• The lifelong lessons Chris took from the boat to business
• Chris's advice for young female athletes in today's world

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Before 2x Olympian, 5x World Cup medalist, and 2x World Championships medalist Meghan O'Leary picked up an oar, she was an accomplished 2-sport collegiate athlete (softball and volleyball) and building a promising media career at ESPN. Then, at 25, a Google search led her to rowing. The rest, as they say, is history. When she transitioned out of competition she explored some other passions before sport drew her back. Today, she is the founder of Triple Threat, owner of San Francisco Signal (LOVB), investor, consultant, and athlete advocate.

She joined me at the Head Of The Charles Regatta to dive in to:

• The continued growth of the Head Of The Charles Regatta & its positive impact on the sport, athletes & future sponsorship opportunities
• Meghan's unconventional path in rowing to live her childhood dream of becoming an Olympian
• How the transition away from elite competition lead her to finding a greater purpose in sport
• Why she chooses to invest in women's sports, specifically LOVB as an owner of the San Francisco Signal
• The value of personal brands for athletes
• Why Meghan thinks volleyball (LOVB) is the next professional sports league to grow at a meteoric rate
• The impact LA28 can have on the US sports landscape
• Why creating a good culture within a program is imperative for growth -- as a team, as a sport, and as an organization
• Lessons from rowing that continue to guide Meghan's work and mindset in both her professional and personal lives

Follow Meaghan on social: @meghanoleary1

Learn more about Triple Threat: triplethreat.co

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