Sarah Segrest: How She Found Her Birth Mother After Making Triathlon History | Victortheinspiration

In today’s episode, I sit down with Sarah Elizabeth Segrest, a Vietnamese-born adoptee, triathlete, endurance athlete, and history-making competitor whose story goes far beyond the finish line. Sarah opens up about being born in Vietnam, adopted into the United States, navigating racism, identity, family, faith, and the emotional weight of wondering where she truly belonged. After moving to Texas during a difficult season in her life, Sarah discovered triathlon with almost no experience—no bike, limited swimming ability, and barely able to run a 5K without stopping.What began as a personal challenge became a life-changing journey. Sarah went on to become the first Vietnamese-born woman to win a USA Triathlon Texas State Championship title, but her greatest victory came when that historic moment helped lead her back to her birth mother in Vietnam. Connect with Sarah Elizabeth Segrest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelizabethsegrest/Become the Victor | Complete Interview Series:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhuwnO_369gsaifZ0YkajPVDpTcN5hoOQChapters:0:00 Did Sarah Elizabeth Segrest Just Make History?2:02 Sarah’s Story: Adoption, Identity & Triathlon4:17 Growing Up Adopted and Feeling Different10:28 From Engineering to Helping Others12:06 Horses, Injury, and Finding Triathlon15:01 How Faith Carried Sarah Through Hard Seasons18:04 Winning a Texas Triathlon State Championship27:19 How Triathlon Helped Her Find Her Birth Mother36:28 The Hug That Changed Everything54:03 What’s Next: World Championships, Business & LegacyTune into “Become the Victor Podcast” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Spotify:https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/victortheinspiration/become-the-victor-podcastThe Meaning of “Become the Victor”: To become the victor means to conquer your own story and to find strength and meaning in the bad and ugly seasons of life, turning your trials into triumph.My book, Become the Victor: Turning Trials into Triumph, tells my personal journey and offers guidance for anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. It is a reminder that “your greatest tests will become your greatest testimony.” Get My Book:https://victortheinspiration.com/blogs/book-links/book-linksConnect with Me:https://www.instagram.com/victortheinspiration/My YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@VictortheinspirationMy Life with SMA:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXeepRh23LFqpR6iOdsaVjgYaeRX5u_ePThe people I serve are usually in a quiet battle. They’re the ones trying to keep moving forward while carrying something heavy — mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. From the outside they look fine, but internally they’re questioning their direction, their confidence, or even their worth. Many feel behind in life, misunderstood, or unsure if they still have time to become who they thought they would be.My audience isn’t just one demographic — it is a shared experience. Some live with disabilities, some are navigating grief, anxiety, or burnout, and others are simply at a crossroads where the life they planned no longer matches the life they’re living. They’re not looking for hype or surface-level motivation. They’re looking for understanding… and proof that transformation is possible.So, Become the Victor exists for the person who feels stuck, but doesn’t want to stay there.They listen because they want to hear real conversations — not perfect stories about how someone has gone through uncertainty and came out wiser. The goal is that when the episode ends, they don’t just feel inspired… they feel capable of taking one step forward in their own life.The information on this podcast and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only.