2023 Legacy Scholarship Awardees
![Kate Rye](https://lvtriclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KRpic-240x300.jpg)
Kate RyeStudent Triathlete
Hi, my name is Kate Rye and I am an occupational therapy doctoral student at UNLV. My story is like a movie cliche. I grew up in Lake Tahoe, NV as a competitive swimmer. After my first year of college, I transitioned to triathlon but sadly was unable to compete much due to the covid shutdown. Instead, I decided to take on my childhood dream of swimming the 22 miles across Lake Tahoe. Two weeks after this feat, I was hit by a car while riding my bike, suffering from several life threatening injuries such as collapsed lungs, broken ribs, spinal fractures, and a grade 5 liver laceration. With the support of my care team, family, and community I spent the next 6 months relearning how to walk, then run, then bike, then swim. When I returned to school, I was offered a position on UNRs cross country and track team. Upon graduating, I returned to triathlon training where I went on to qualify for XTERRA Worlds and earn my elite license. As much as I love sport and exploring my potential I want to help others explore their own potential as an occupational therapist.
![Peter Rifenburg](https://lvtriclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PRpic-300x225.jpg)
Peter RifenburgStudent Triathlete
My name is Peter Rifenburg and I’ll be entering my second year studying Adapted Physical Education at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City. As a student athlete it can be a challenging juggling act to balance adequate training, school, work and a social life that comes with attending university, I’m thankful to be apart of a triathlon club that supports me and my endeavors. I’m proud to have come this far in both academics and athletics and look to pursue a coaching role for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Triathlon Club as I start m doctoral pursuit soon. I’m beyond thankful for all the support through family, friends, and faculty to continue to do what I love each and every day.