Minda Dentler

Minda Dentler’s life is one of inspiration, courage and determination. Despite being paralyzed in her legs due to contracting polio as an infant in India, Minda accomplished a groundbreaking feat by becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to triumph at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, in October 2013. Her remarkable journey, detailed in the empowering children's book, "The Girl Who Figured It Out," is a powerful story of overcoming challenges and achieving success through unwavering perseverance. She has been featured on CNN, NBC, Forbes, and Glamour and was an ESPN ESPY Award nominee for best female athlete with a disability. Beyond her athletic feats, Minda Dentler captivates audiences as a motivational speaker, urging individuals from small and medium sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies to find their personal Ironman and achieve their goals. As an Aspen Institute New Voices Fellow, Minda passionately advocates for the eradication of polio, contributing to Huffington Post and TIME. Minda holds a BA in Info Systems from the University of Washington and an MBA from Baruch College. After two decades in the vibrant energy of New York City, Minda Dentler now calls Scottsdale, Arizona home where she resides with her husband and daughter.

Ending polio

Minda Dentler is committed to inspiring people to move beyond their fear of failure and achieve their goals.