WITSUP women in triathlon · WITSUP

END OF AN ERA - TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

·1 hr 24 min·7 clips
Steph Hansen explains why she decided to shut down WITSUP after a decade, sparked by a dinner conversation.
Steph Hansen announces the end of WITSUP after 10 years, discussing the emotional and rational reasons behind her decision. She reflects on highlights like launching with Caroline Steffan, lowlights including sexism and financial stress, and the impact of elevating women in triathlon. Friends share memories, highlighting the community built and Steph's legacy.

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A farewell that feels honest, unsettled, and hard won.

WITSUP ends with a farewell that feels less like a neat sign-off than a hard, honest choice. The episode traces that decision back to a moment when the spark had gone out and the work no longer felt sustainable, even after more than a decade of women in triathlon storytelling.

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A candid end-of-era farewell from a 10-year Wits Up run.

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