More Warriors

Jessica Culver-Tapp was named the 2021 female Dave DeSantis XTERRA Legacy Grant recipient, enabling her to pursue her boldest XTERRA travel dreams in 2021.

The Legacy Grant honors the late Dave DeSantis, a true XTERRA Warrior and inspiration to all. In 2013, he was diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma and was given a year to live. He fought it with everything he had and continued to race XTERRA through his treatment.

Since 2003, the XTERRA Warrior Award has been given to a member of the XTERRA Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit.

Since 2003, the XTERRA Warrior Award has been given to a member of the XTERRA Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit.

This year’s XTERRA Warrior Award Winner was John Davis, challenged athlete and founder of the non-profit, 2Xtreme.

Since 2003 XTERRA has honored a member of its Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit.

Since 2003 XTERRA has honored a member of its Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit.

Since 2003 XTERRA has honored a member of its Tribe that has shown exemplary courage in the face of adversity, gone above and beyond to help the greater community, or personified the “Live More” spirit.

In Hawaii, our kupuna – our elders – are highly esteemed.  They are our guides and our mentors.  They are treasured and honored for their wisdom and life experience.

After catching an XTERRA event on TV last year, a 27-year-old surfer and ITU circuit racer from Australia, turned the XTERRA mantra “Live More” into a personal challenge.  To face it, he packed his bags and hit the road, competing in nearly every international XTERRA championship race on the

GL started his journey with XTERRA as a 55-year-old in 1998 when his son, professional triathlete Pat Brown, convinced him to do the XTERRA World Championship. Pat retired in 2002 – but his Dad was like the energizer bunny.

A swimmer in high school, he did his first triathlon after graduating.  Only two years ago, this young man stood on the sidelines of the XTERRA World Championship and was inspired to compete.  A year later, at 18, he competed in his first XTERRA World Championship, taking 3rd place in h

This year’s “XTERRA Warrior” award winner was Juergen Fehrenbach, who started with XTERRA many years ago in his hometown of Titisee, Germany.

XTERRA’s winningest pro ever with 37 career victories started battling cancer in late 2007 and in her spirited fight has inspired countless people from around the world.

See how she’s doing now at jamiewhitmore.com

This Korean born Japanese age grouper can be found at XTERRA events in almost every continent – his enthusiasm tanscends the language barrier everywhere he goes.

Former mountain biker, Nico has traveled the world “competing to help kids”. His fundraising efforts assist children in Mozambique with housing and education.

Dr. John has spearheaded the medical support team on Maui since the inception of the race. Behind the scenes he has put in countless hours in preparation for the event

Willie lost his arm in a construction accident but has not let that stop him from pursuing his favorite sports. A high tech prosthetic with shocks and quick release mechanism has allowed him to ride a mountain bike and rip up XTERRA courses all over the U.S.

Bryan lives life to the fullest while raising awareness and funds for Huntington’s Disease, a neurological disorder that effects him and other family members.