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Meet some of the women Garmin is celebrating on International Women's Day

March 7, 2025

From off-road cyclists and Olympians to pilots and passionate fishermen, we at Garmin are proud to support these women who are making a powerful mark in their passion.

Garmin celebrates today International Women's Day by highlighting some of the female athletes and ambassadors who use Garmin professionally. From land to sea and in the air – Garmin makes products that enrich their customers' passions, and these women stand out themselves in almost everything.

Prominent female athletes and ambassadors

We at Garmin is proud to introduce some of these successful athletes and ambassadors who rely on Garmin products and technology. We asked some of our sponsored athletes what advice they would give to other women in their field. Here's what they had to say:

Elena Cecchini – Professional road cyclist

Favorites among Garmin products: Edge®1050, Varia™ RCT715, Tacx® NEO 3M

Elena is from Italy and rides for Team SD Worx – Protime. She is in her 15th season as a professional cyclist and started riding with Team SD Worx – Protime in 2021 where she is now the captain.

Elena's advice:
“To all the young girls who dream of becoming professional cyclists, make sure to have fun – lots of fun. I can perform at a high level when I’m having fun and when I’m happy and grateful for what I do…”

Baylee Rayl Christophel – Crossfit athlete

Favorites among Garmin products: fēnix®8 AMOLED, Forerunner® 265, HRM-Fit™

Baylee has dedicated a large part of her life to competitive sports. When she's not working out at the gym, she focuses on building her health and fitness. wellness brand, Called to B.

Baylee's advice:
“Never underestimate what can happen with a simple ‘yes’ – you never know what doors might open…”

Hilary Martin – Professional fisherman

Favorites among Garmin products: ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2, Force® Trolling Motor, LiveScope™ Plus

Hilary has been fishing her whole life and knew she wanted to follow her passion at the age of 14.

Hilary's advice:
“Believe in yourself, strive to constantly get better at what you do, build a supportive community, and pave the way for the next generation of women in fishing…”

Woman having an event detection alert on her Garmin fitness watch.

Chelsea Smith – Commercial Pilot and A&P Mechanic

Favorites among Garmin products: GI 275 Engine Indication System (EIS)

Chelsea developed a fascination with mechanical engineering at a young age after watching her father work on “oily projects.”

Chelsea's advice:
“I never cared that there weren't any other girls in my class, it was completely irrelevant to me…”

Sarah Sturm – Professional off-road cyclist

Favorites among Garmin products: Edge 1050, Varia RTL515

Sarah has stood on the podium in some of the most prestigious off-road competitions.

Sarah's advice:
“It’s easy to get influenced by what and how everyone else is doing. We are constantly ranked and compared to each other, so it’s crucial that you trying to maintain self-confidence…”

Image of woman wearing sports watch while exercising.

Allie Wilson – Professional track runner

Favorites among Garmin products: Forerunner 965

Allie focuses primarily on the 800m distance and has represented the United States at the Paris Olympics.

Allie's advice:
“Focus on your own journey. The running world is filled with incredibly talented athletes, and it’s easy to get caught up in comparing yourself to others…”