Believe In Your Abilities
Marlynne Stutzman
Ironman Florida
Champion & World Record Holder
Relentless Force for Possibility.
In a sport defined by grit, endurance, and precision, Marlynne shattered expectations and rewrote history. Crossing the finish line at Ironman Florida with a time of 11:43:52.
She not only claimed victory, she etched her name into the global record books - setting a Guinness World Record in her division. Her journey is more than athletic excellence — it’s a testament to unbreakable spirit, radical inclusion, and the belief that every barrier can be broken.
From open water to finish line glory, Marlynne races not just for medals, but for meaning. This is where her legacy begins.
Top 12% of ALL Female Athletes
Top 27% of ALL Athletes
🔥 Relentless Pursuit, Unstoppable Results. Marlynne’s 11:43:52 finish at Ironman Florida wasn’t just a victory—it was the product of chasing a standard higher than the clock itself.
She races as if perfection is the only acceptable target, knowing that the pursuit alone forces excellence. Every segment—swim, bike, run—was executed with uncompromising discipline, proving that greatness isn’t about settling for what’s possible, but about redefining it.
Her record is more than a time; it’s a legacy of refusing average and showing the world what happens when you demand more from yourself than anyone else dares.
My Mission.
Marlynne Stutzman
Marlynne Stutzman is an elite endurance athlete and Special Olympics trailblazer who competes in marathons and Ironman triathlons while living with autism. She has turned elite endurance performance into a platform for inclusion, advocacy, and community giving.
Highlights
Historic achievements: First person with autism reported to complete a full IRONMAN and the Boston Marathon, and a competitor at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.
Special Olympics champion: A Special Olympics athlete for over 15 years who has set records and inspired other athletes with intellectual and developmental differences.
Community leader: Honored as a Lightning Community Hero and awarded a $50,000 Lightning Foundation grant, which Marlynne directed to the Special Olympics to expand opportunities for others.
What I stand for
Inclusion through excellence. Marlynne uses elite sport to change expectations about autism and ability—showing what disciplined training, persistence, and community support can produce.
Service and stewardship. Her competitive success is matched by a commitment to give back, investing resources and visibility into programs that lift other athletes with disabilities.
