Piper Savannah Leazier

TBT to almost 2 weeks ago when I won the 15K Elimination Race at Nationals! Then I proceeded to do 3 celebrations because even though I had always dreamed of it, I never expected to win a national title. 🥹

This journey has been nothing short of unpredictable. From fracturing my back, dealing with a serious concussion, and battling pneumonia, all over the last 2 almost 3 years, I just wanted to be back in the mix after struggling for what felt like forever. Moments like this make me love sports—not because I won, but because I surprised myself. The work I put in showed, and my journey speaks for itself. This moment was so sweet because, as I crossed the line, I felt every emotion from the past 3 years. The young girl who was bullied for not being the fastest on the team. The girl who tried her best to skate through the back pain. The girl who was told to take another month off because of her concussion. The girl who showed up on days when she didn’t want to be alive. It’s all for her. I’m so happy I was able to accomplish this. Thank you to God and everyone around me who helped me get here. 🙏🏻

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. I wore this suit to represent my own mental health struggles and everyone else’s, because your mental health matters. Winning in a suit from my own brand, with these words across my chest, made the moment even more full-circle and magical. ✨

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