Transylvania University

Shannon Florea was a member of the Transylvania Cross Country program from 1995-1999. She was awarded Most Valuable Player honors for the team her freshman and senior seasons and held the position of captain her sophomore, junior and senior years. She was named an NAIA Academic All-American and graduate Cum Laude. 

After her career at Transylvania, Dr. Florea continued to compete at a high level while completing medical school, residency and fellowship. She went on to compete in triathlons where she won or podiumed in countless races across the globe - including world championships, while racing at a professional level. She has set American records in the USATF Track Masters 4x800 in 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2025 she competed in the USATF Track World Championships, she paced fourth age group in the Cross Country Championships and seventh age group in the 800m World Finals. She also podiumed in the ultimate fitness racing Hyrox in New York City.