Kelly Palace

Kelly Palace is proof that you can be a world-record-setting Masters swimmer, bestselling author, and breast cancer survivor—and still laugh at yourself along the way. A former NCAA Division I head coach and journalist for Pfizer's magazine, she now dives deep with Olympians, experts, and everyday champions on Champion’s Mojo to uncover what makes people great (and what keeps them sane): the secrets to living well and swimming well. She’s survived 9/11, topical steroid withdrawal, and divorce, but has found love for the last 22 years with her husband, Mark, who is 12 years her junior. Kelly believes in comebacks, kindness, and coffee before (and after) chlorine. Her hobby of stand-up comedy makes her feel alive—and heckled.