Gabrielle “Gabbi” Suver

Gabbi Suver knows how to keep moving forward.

The Lake County Physical Education teacher and professional triathlete began running near the end of high school before competing collegiately at PHCC and USF. Injuries eventually pushed her toward swimming and cycling, and after a serious bike racing accident, she found her way to triathlons.

Gabbi began working with coach Rebecca Marsh in 2015, completed her first full Ironman in 2021 and turned professional in 2022. She completed 15 Ironmans between 2021 and 2025.

“I love being able to challenge myself and push the limits of what I thought was possible for myself,” Gabbi says.

That determination took on new meaning Nov. 15, 2025, when Gabbi was struck by a vehicle during a training ride near Clermont. The hit-and-run left her seriously injured and facing another long recovery.

“I had to take everything one day at a time, focusing on thankfulness and on what I ‘can’ do,” she says. “Of course I had my low moments, but I’m proud of myself for not giving up.”

Gabbi has since turned the experience into advocacy, pushing for stronger protections for cyclists and other vulnerable road users.

The accident also changed the way she views abilities she once took for granted.

“We aren’t guaranteed tomorrow, so we have to make the most of the time we have and appreciate everyone in our lives and our abilities,” Gabbi says.

Now she is writing a book about her journey, continuing her road-safety advocacy and training for another comeback: racing Ironman competitively again at the professional level.