I’m a professional triathlete and endurance coach from Dickeyville, WI. I have no college sports background because my high school track coach told me I wasn’t worth investing in. However, my father was my biggest fan and always believed in me when no one else did. I did my first Ironman as a fundraiser for brain cancer in honor of my father in 2019. It was supposed to be one and done, but I fell in love with it. My father died in 2020 and I decided to dedicate my training and racing to him and raising money and awareness for brain cancer through my Mind Over Matter fundraisers. My new “why” propelled me to rapid improvement and I went pro in 2023. I also founded/coach a high school and youth triathlon team, and founded an annual fundraiser triathlon for brain cancer research. In the past few years, I started to race extreme triathlons and they have quickly stolen my heart. After becoming the female champion and breaking the course record by 38 min (previously held by one of the top extreme tri pros in the world), I’ve realized that I have the most potential in extreme triathlon. This is also where my passion is because it’s where I feel closest to God and my dad. So now, I want to make this my focus moving forward and will be the first US pro triathlete (man or woman) to specialize in extreme triathlon. I’m so excited but it will be hard because these races are in remote places all over the world, so travel gets very expensive. I’m looking for sponsors/partners/funding to help me chase this dream while inspiring the kids that I coach to chase theirs too!
The first trip I’m looking for help with is in December in Brazil. I have invited to race on Dec 7 and 14 with the races helping with logistics and a support team ready. Now I just need help funding the flights to make it possible!
Thanks in advance for any help with this trip and future ones! Help, donations, and prayers are very much appreciated!
Thanks,
Liv
#mindovermatter #joshua1v9 #provethemwrong #doepicshit
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Olivia Dietzel is a professional triathlete and endurance coach from Dickeyville, WI, USA. Cast aside by high school coaches, she didn't pursue college sport and became an engineer. Olivia is propelled to perform and raise money for brain cancer to honour her late father who died from the disease and never ceased to believe in her when others did. Since turning pro in 2024, Olivia has stacked up an impressive list of Ironman and extreme triathlon finishes.
In the past few years, she has started to race extreme triathlons - they have quickly stolen her heart. Olivia is now focusing on becoming the first US pro triathlete (man or woman) to specialise in extreme triathlon.
Athletic Career and Achievements
Recent results: 2025 was packed with international Ironman events where Olivia was a multi-time top 10 and podium finisher. She has kicked of her 2026 season with a podium at IRONMAN 70.3 Punta del Este.
Ranking: 2024 Ironman pro ranking #61.
Coaching and Community: When Olivia's father died in 2020 she decided to dedicate her training and racing to him, as well as raising money and awareness for brain cancer through her Mind Over Matter fundraisers. Olivia also founded/coach a high school and youth triathlon team.
Sport backgroud: Unusual for a pro athlete, Olivia has no college sports background because her high school track coach told her she "wasn’t worth investing in". However, Olivia's father was her biggest fan, believing in her when no one else did, so she completed her first Ironman as a fundraiser for brain cancer in honour of him in 2019. It was supposed to be one and done but she fell in love with triathlons.
Challenges and Opportunity
Competing in extreme triathlon takes Olivia to remote and demanding race environments, where travel, logistics and specialist equipment create significant financial pressure. As she works towards becoming the first US professional triathlete to specialise in extreme triathlon, these barriers can limit access to the very races that define success in the sport.
What makes Olivia’s journey uniquely compelling is the combination of performance and purpose. Racing in honour of her late father while raising awareness and funds for brain cancer, she connects deeply with both endurance sport audiences and communities driven by cause. Alongside this, her work coaching youth athletes reinforces her commitment to helping others believe in their potential — something she had to discover for herself.
Supporting Olivia is an opportunity to back a pioneering athlete in a growing and visually striking discipline, while aligning with a story of self-belief, discovery and meaningful impact. With the right support, she can continue to compete globally, build momentum in extreme triathlon and inspire the next generation to chase goals others may not yet see.
| Date | Place | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 2026 | 3rd | IRONMAN 70.3 Punta del Este | |
| 14 Dec 2025 | 1st | Fodaxman Extreme Triathlon | |
| 23 Nov 2025 | 12th | IRONMAN Cozumel | |
| 16 Nov 2025 | 24th | IRONMAN Arizona | |
| 1 Nov 2025 | 11th | IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi | |
| 28 Sep 2025 | 9th | IRONMAN Chattanooga | |
| 17 Aug 2025 | 8th | IRONMAN 70.3 Louisville | |
| 20 Jul 2025 | 3rd | IRONMAN 70.3 Ecuador | |
| 1 Jun 2025 | 11th | IRONMAN Brazil | |
| 17 May 2025 | 9th | IRONMAN Lanzarote | |
| 26 Apr 2025 | 18th | Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship | |
| 30 Mar 2025 | 15th | ISUZU IRONMAN South Africa African Championship | |
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