On | Chelsea Sodaro: The Duality of Sport

Chelsea Sodaro’s journey as a triathlete is a powerful reflection of the duality between sport, identity, and the deeply human experience of balancing ambition with life’s greater roles. After winning the Ironman World Championship in 2022—just 18 months after giving birth to her daughter—she proved that elite performance and motherhood aren’t mutually exclusive. But for Sodaro, success isn’t just about victories; it’s about showing up fully as a mother, an athlete, and a person all at once. In a world that often asks women to choose, she embraces the complexity, finding strength in the interplay of all her roles. For her, simply making it to the start line is the real victory—a testament to resilience, purpose, and the privilege of pursuing what she loves.

Director/DP/Post: Neal Fagan
Client: On
Agency: Santara Group
Production Company: Orbital Studio
US Unit Cinematographer: Susie Kieckhefer
Producer: Jools Beardon
Santara Producer: Holly Hale