Athlete 05
What She’s Built For
Rachel Olson is built for renewal, resilience, and fearless self-expression. Since turning professional in 2018, she has established herself as a consistent contender with multiple 70.3 podiums and an Ironman podium, highlighted by a third-place finish at Ironman Brazil and a podium at the South American 70.3 Championships. Rachel approaches performance as a lifelong pursuit of becoming the best version of herself—athletically and personally—embracing both discipline and creativity in how she trains and races. Her journey has been shaped by reinvention, rising through challenges with purpose and optimism. Known for her powerful swim background and dynamic racing style, Rachel is built for athletes who refuse to shrink themselves, who rebuild, evolve, and return stronger—again and again.
DNA Data Panel
Career Highlights:
- 3rd at IRONMAN Brazil
- 3rd at IRONMAN 70.3 Fortaleza - South American Championship
- 6x IRONMAN 70.3 podiums
- 1x IRONMAN podium
Nationality: United States
Equipped with her 2025 V.21 — custom-fitted and co-designed with the athlete for uncompromising speed, aerodynamics, and precision performance.
V.21 Precision Gear Breakdown
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Design Inspiration
Bold, expressive color palette featuring vibrant florals and signature blue tones, reflecting Rachel’s fearless personality and love for dramatic, statement-making design. -
Personal Symbols & Motifs
Hidden Phoenix bird integrated into the design, symbolizing resilience, renewal, and rising stronger after personal and professional challenges. -
Aerodynamic Construction
Aero-optimized sleeve fabrics with heat-bonded finishes and panel mapping designed for stability and efficiency in TT positioning across long-course racing. -
Compression & Fit Strategy
Long-distance compression calibrated for sustained muscle support without restriction, engineered to maintain performance through Ironman-duration fatigue. -
Thermal & Comfort Performance
High-breathability, moisture-wicking torso fabrics and strategically placed ventilation zones to support heat dissipation in warm, humid race environments. -
What This Suit Represents
A symbol of reinvention and growth—embracing bold identity, honoring past challenges, and racing forward with confidence, purpose, and unapologetic individuality.
In triathlon and in life, I want to always get the best out of myself and be the best version of myself. Mauna shares that mindset—they’re always striving to improve and learning how to be better.
-Rachel Olson
Rachel's 2026 Race Schedule
- IRONMAN 70.3 Little Elm
- IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
- Ironman Brazil
Follow the Performance
Instagram: @raceolson
Youtube: Chasing Triathlon
Website: www.chasingtriathlon.com
