Kaleigh Gilchrist. 3x Olympian. 2x Gold Medalist. Pro Surfer & Such a Rad Human
Kaleigh Gilchrist is as cool and rad and impressive as they come.
It’s not just that she is a three time Olympian, or that she has two Olympic water polo gold medals (in her sock drawer) or the NCAA championship ring, or the high school CIF win; or the multitude of other championship wins on the water polo world stage.
What if I told you that she’s also a professional surfer with a ton more elite level accomplishments spanning her youth, collegiate and professional career? A two sport monster.
Kaleigh has had incredible success based on her passion for both sports and an unbelievable work ethic, attitude, goal setting, having great people in her court… and a lot of grit.
Meanwhile she’s had to deal with all the things that go along with the pursuit of excellence and has had to overcome, and come back from a harrowing, life threatening accident. And she absolutely has.
Now Kaleigh is starting on the next BIG chapter in her life which was always part of her plan… being a wife and a mom. It’s quite a story… that already has countless rad chapters… and many more ahead.
Time: 1:10
Polo & Surf
Time: 0:41
NCAA / NSSA champion
Time: 1:06
Mamba Mission
Time: 1:04
Paris
0:00 – 30-Day Surfing Challenge
8:43 – Athlete Bonds and Motherhood Insights
15:08 – “Childhood Memories and Reflection”
19:27 – Peninsula’s Transformation and Lessons
25:21 – “Healthy Approach to Kids’ Sports”
29:49 – Dedication to Surfing and Sports
31:38 – Surfing vs. Olympic Water Polo Dreams
38:14 – Surfing Career Highlights
45:22 – “Balancing Surfing and College Sports”
48:12 – Stanford’s Legendary Water Polo Team
55:49 – “Seeking Growth Through Humility”
59:37 – Post-Olympic Comedown Reality
1:05:56 – Mamba Mission and Recovery Journey
1:12:59 – Team Unity Amid Adversity
1:18:08 – “Personal Mount Everest Motivation”
1:22:50 – “Bronze or Fourth: No Difference”
1:27:36 – “Balancing Ambition and Relationships”
1:34:30 – “Kaleigh’s Inspiring Journey & Future”
1:35:42 – “Community Impact and Gratitude”