After emergency surgery for appendicitis during her training season, Giulia Bortolotto found herself quite bored. As a Pro triathlete, Giulia had to take her two-month recovery seriously and was looking for ways to maintain her connection to triathlon. That's where illustration came in.

This week, Haley and Alyssa chat with Giulia - A Brazilian pro triathlete and artist, who spends much of her time drawing illustrations of other pro triathletes. The duo talks to Giulia about how she got into racing triathlon, and how her artistry and creativity helped her connect to the sport.

Follow Giulia on Instagram @bortolottogiulia and DM her for commissions!

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