Shannon Rowbury
06, A.M.'08, Olympic Bronze Medalist | Emmy Winning Broadcaster | Author
Shannon Rowbury is one of the most accomplished middle-distance runners in U.S. history — a three-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist who set American, Area, and World records. Ranked among the world's top ten for a decade, she is an Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author of Strong as a Mother. Shannon is the creator of Medalist Mindset™, a leadership framework that translates Olympic performance tools into personal and professional growth for teams and organizations. A Duke graduate with executive education from Harvard, Tuck, and IMD, she authored the United States's first-ever Sports NGB maternity policy in 2018. She brings a rare and powerful perspective to the intersection of performance, leadership, and pregnancy—speaking as an athlete, mother, and changemaker.
Shannon Rowbury is one of the most accomplished middle-distance runners in U.S. history — a three-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist who set American, Area, and World records. Ranked among the world's top ten for a decade, she is an Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author of Strong as a Mother. Shannon is the creator of Medalist Mindset™, a leadership framework that translates Olympic performance tools into personal and professional growth for teams and organizations. A Duke graduate with executive education from Harvard, Tuck, and IMD, she authored the United States's first-ever Sports NGB maternity policy in 2018. She brings a rare and powerful perspective to the intersection of performance, leadership, and pregnancy—speaking as an athlete, mother, and changemaker.
Courses for this Presenter
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Plenary III: Living Aligned: A Conversation About Ambition, Awareness, and Authenticity
- Presenter(s): KJ Dell'Antonia; Susan Gurnik; Amanda Persaud; Shannon Rowbury; Alexandra Zabgayou;
- Session#: DUKE2601-P3
- Session Length: 60 minutes
- Program: 2026 Duke Women's Weekend
- Date: Feb 21, 2026