Riley Tejcek
Riley Tejcek is an inspirational force from Carmel, Indiana, grew up playing sports as soon as she could walk. She played Division I College Softball at George Washington University for four years and joined the Marine Corps after receiving her degree in Political Science.
Calling on her dedication and training from her athletic and military career, she set her sights on a new goal and became a member of Team USA Bobsled as a bobsled pilot. Riley is an Olympic Hopeful for 2026!
Riley’s dedication to give back and inspire others has driven Riley to a passion of advocating for young people, especially girls, to pursue their boldest dreams no matter how diverse!
Led by her desire to show children they never have to choose just one path in life, Riley recently wrote a children’s book, “If You Can Dream It, Be It”. The book is a celebration of determination, mentorship, and having the courage to break barriers!
Riley utilizes her lifelong dedication and leadership skills to deliver powerful keynote speeches! Sharing her ultimate goal is to inspire the next generation of dreamers, as she boldy breaks barriers!
Riley has won two bronze medals in the North American Cup after her first ever international competition and has since competed and placed in back-to-back World Championships. She is now on a journey, continuing her path to compete in the Olympics.
This year, Riley is projected to compete in a variety of races around the world. November through December Riley will be competing in Park City, Utah, Whistler, Canada, and Lake Placid, New York. In January of 2025, then heading to Europe to compete in several different countries.
Riley’s key areas of focus are:
- Women in leadership roles
- Career exploration for young children
- The importance of mentorship
- Breaking gender barriers
- Community service and giving back
TEAM USA WOMENS BOBSLED
2022-2023 Team USA National Bobsled Team
2022-2023 World Ranking of 14th
2023, 2024 Participant in World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland and Winterberg, Germany
2024 World Ranking of 22
Currently has over 20 medals from 2021-current from World Cup, North American Cup and Europa Cup
Member of the Athlete Advisory Council voted on by peers
Competing in Women’s; Two-man sled and Mono-Bob
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Children’s Book Author
2024 Family Feud Participant
2023 Ms. Military
2023 Lingo Game Show Winner
2019 Political Science Major; graduated “Cum Laude” from Geroge Washington University
4-year Athletic Scholarship College Softball
4-year Scholar Athlete
2019 A-10 Championship Team
2019 President of Fellowship Christian Athletes
2018 Internship for Congressman John Carter (R-TX 31st District)
2018 USMC OCS PLC 2
2017-19 GW Atlantic 10 representative
2017 Studied Russian in the summer in Kyrgyzstan
2016 USMC OCS PLC 1
