Kacie Fischer

Kacie Fischer is the first woman to inline skate across the United States, a feat she accomplished in 2012.[1] She is the fastest person to ever do so, skating from California to Florida in 47 days; the previous official record was 69 days, by Rusty Montcrief in 2002.[1] Danny Dannels reportedly did it in 67 days, but that is unofficial.[1] Fischer skated to raise money for the Special Olympics.[2] In addition to skating, Fischer is a personal trainer, Crossfit Coach, fitness lead at Inline Warehouse, and professional tower runner (someone who races up stairwells of skyscrapers).[3] She and Adam Cleveland, who was then her fiance, started the nonprofit organization LiveGiveSkate.org.[4] While at college she suffered from heart failure, which prompted her to begin a vigorous athletic regimen.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 http://www.ocregister.com/articles/record-360229-roads-days.html
  2. ↑ Meet PEAR Athlete Kacie Fischer|Pear Sports
  3. ↑ Team « LiveGiveSKATE
  4. ↑ Woman on coast-to-coast journey skates through Cleveland - Your Houston News: News
  5. ↑ Skating Across America With Kacie Fischer|GirlsGoneSporty
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