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Taryn Smith
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| Born | March 10, 2000 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Education | Nebraska Wesleyan University |
| Known for | Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean Solo |
| Website | tarynsmithmovement.com |
Taryn Smith (born March 10, 2000) is an American Ocean Rower, Yoga Instructor, and Speaker.[1] She is the first American woman to compete in the World's Toughest Row, a 3,000 mile unsupported ocean rowing race, as a solo athlete.[2][3][4]
Early Life
[edit]Smith grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Millard South High School in 2018. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she studied Political Science.[5][6] Smith spent five years living and working at Redfish Lake Lodge in Stanley, Idaho, spending the summer months in the mountains, and the winters traveling the world. She became a yoga instructor in Chamonix, France.[7]
Ocean Rowing
[edit]In 2022 Smith read an article in Vogue about Latitude 35, a four woman team rowing from San Francisco to Hawaii.[8] Inspired by their crossing, she decided to take on an ocean row, having never been on a row boat.[7][9] Smith spent three years training and preparing for her crossing.[9][10]
December 14, 2025, Smith began rowing from La Gomera, unsupported, across the Atlantic Ocean. She chronicled her journey on Instagram, gaining the support of over 600,000 followers.[4] She arrived on January 29, 2026, forty-six days later, becoming the first American woman to compete in the World's Toughest Row as a solo athlete. [2][3][11]
Public Speaking
[edit]Smith is now a public speaker, sharing what the ocean row taught her about resilience, impermanence, and joy.[12][13][14]
References
[edit]- ↑ Furman, Randi. Meet the American who just rowed solo across the Atlantic. | CNN. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- 1 2 America, Good Morning. "US rower speaks on final day of Atlantic Ocean solo journey from Spain to Antigua". Good Morning America. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- 1 2 NEWS, A. B. C. (January 29, 2026). "Video 25-year-old American woman to finish solo row across Atlantic". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2026-10-01. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- 1 2 Ramirez, Christina Dugan (2026-01-26). "Sharon Stone, Pierce Brosnan cheer on young Midwest woman who's gone viral for solo row across the Atlantic". Fox News. Fox News. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Catalfamo, Philip (2026-02-11). "Nebraska native completes World's Toughest Row". WOWT. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Wade, Jessica (2026-01-23). "Omaha native rows solo across Atlantic in World's Toughest Row". The Reader. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- 1 2 "From the Sawtooths to the Atlantic". Sun Valley Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Spellings, Sarah (2022-07-25). "These Female Rowers Crossing the Pacific Are My Favorite People on the Internet". Vogue. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- 1 2 "25-Year-Old Woman Quits HR Job to Row the Atlantic Ocean Alone. How She Sleeps on a Tiny Boat for 85 Days Straight (Exclusive)". People.com. Archived from the original on 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ "All Oar Nothing". ID Guide. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ World-Herald, Marjie Ducey Omaha (2026-02-01). "1 boat and 3,000 miles of ocean. Wesleyan grad conquers the Atlantic — solo". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (2026-08-11). You're Not Weak. You're Too Comfortable - Taryn Smith | GLS #226. Retrieved 2026-10-01 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Taryn Smith. Retrieved 2026-10-01 – via goodlifenetwork.tv.
- ↑ "1KHO 798: One Adventure Can Change Everything | Taryn Smith, World's Toughest Row". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
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