About
Hi, and Welcome to my official website! – I’m Bridget Campbell, a triathlete living and training in the heart of the Lowcountry. Hilton Head Island, SC.
Born on September 30th 1983, in Akron, OH, I grew up in a small rural community, called Carrollton. My parents encouraged my younger sister and I to participate in athletics from a young age. We dedicated time in everything from gymnastics to softball, and in high school, I focused on running cross country, track, and playing basketball. My parents were always supportive of all my athletic endeavors and emphasized the importance of a strong education.
I graduated from high school at age 17 and attended Saint Francis University on an academic and athletic scholarship. After competing for the Redflash in cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field from 2001-2006, I graduated in 2005 with my bachelor’s degree in mathematics and secondary education. The following summer (June 2006) I completed my masters’ degree is education leadership.
Following the completion of my degree in June 2006, I was unsure of where I wanted to be or what I was going to do. In August, I accepted a teaching position with Bluffton High School, in Bluffton, SC. I have been teaching and coaching at Bluffton since August 2006. I have taught almost all of the math courses offered at the high school and have coached cross country, girls’ basketball, and track and field.
During my first year of teaching, a co-worker and friend invited me to do a marathon with her in December. I agree and through training for the marathon met a good friend Tom Cambron – who talked me into my first “group” ride. At this point, I had tried a couple of triathlons but had not “trained” for any. In October 2007, I won my first triathlon – the Savannah Sprint – at that point I decided this was something I wanted to pursue, and the following spring I purchased my first tri bike.
In June 2008 I competed in my first Olympic distance race and qualified for Age Group Nationals. I went to Portland, OR that fall and it was an eye opening experience. After the race, I knew I wanted to work hard and see just how far I could go.
