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How It Feels to Make History: Cal Calamia, First Non-Binary Athlete to Podium at All 6 World Majors
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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Cal Calamia—a California-based marathoner, educator, activist, and now the first non-binary athlete in history to podium at all six World Marathon Majors.
After stepping away from collegiate running, Cal returned not just to compete, but to transform the sport. With their podium finish in London on April 27th 2025, they’ve now made history —all while advocating for inclusive race categories they helped build.
In this episode, we explore Cal’s incredible journey including:
🏅 Historic Podiums – Podium finishes at NYC, London, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, LA & more
🏃♂️ Creating Space – Founder of the Non-Binary+ Run Club, building community across the US
📚 Educator & Poet – Professor at University of San Francisco and author of San Franshitshow
🎥 Out of the Dark – The documentary capturing Cal’s story of identity, struggle, and triumph
💬 Changing the Game – How their advocacy is reshaping the future of competitive running
We dive into Cal’s mindset, motivation, and how it feels to make history.
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