'Biggest Loser' Winners to Run in Local Triathlon

NBC’s "The Biggest Loser" Season 11 winner Olivia Ward and her sister, a runner-up that season, Hannah Curlee will team up again in the Danskin Triathlon Series on Oct. 9 in La Quinta. 

“Hannah and I are so excited to be doing the Danskin triathlon together in La Quinta,” Ward said. “A year ago I thought something like this would be impossible.

"The message I want to send all women is that no matter what you weigh, or how you look, there is strength inside you. Take the first step today and get active, before you know it, you can do a Danskin triathlon yourself.” 

Olivia lost 129 pounds to win Season 11 of The Biggest Loser, which was the fourth season of couples on the TV reality show. Her motivation was that her weight, which had climbed to over 260 pounds, combined with a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, meant she would likely never have children if she didn't shed the pounds.

Her teammate on the show, and for the Danskin Race, is her sister Hannah, who is three years younger than her and lost 120 pounds during the show.

The La Quinta Danskin Triathlon consists of a half mile swim, 12-mile bike and three-mile run around Lake Cahuilla.