Alexi Pappas

Alexi Pappas is an Olympic runner, filmmaker, and author. She represented Greece in the 10,000 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics, setting a national record. Beyond the track, she has co-written, co-directed, and starred in the feature film "Tracktown" and created the web series "Run, Selfie, Repeat" for espnW. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Runner's World, and Women's Running. Pappas is known for her candid discussions about mental health in athletics. Her debut memoir, "Bravey," chronicles her journey through running, creativity, and overcoming personal loss with resilience and optimism.