A local woman represents America at the world Obstacle Course Racing competition

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT

We talk to West Michigan's Kaeley Wynsma about her journey.

She's headed to the OCR world championships. We talk to West Michigan's Kaeley Wynsma about her journey with the sport of Obstacle Course racing, what it takes to compete, and how to become elite.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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