"You Qualified for Nationals at Your Very First Triathlon"

In this conversation, Wynn Smiley interviews Kyle Stepp, an alumnus of the New Mexico ATO chapter and 2016 Thomas Arkle Clark Honoree, about his exceptional life story. Kyle shares his journey of overcoming stage four cancer, living in foster care and boys homes, and beating the odds to become a paratriathlete and advocate for LGBTQ and disability rights. Throughout the conversation, Kyle emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in pain and using personal experiences to make a positive impact on others. He also discusses the impact of his involvement in ATO and how the fraternity provided him with a sense of belonging and a platform to create change. Kyle reflects on the lessons he has learned and the personal growth he has experienced and his success as a paratriathlete. Kyle's story is one of resilience, advocacy, and pursuing a purpose bigger than himself.