Meredith Brooke Kessler (born June 28, 1978) is an American professional triathlete from Columbus, Ohio who races in long distance, non-drafting triathlon events.

[2] Growing up she was a four-sport athlete playing field hockey, swimming, track, lacrosse[2][3] and attending Columbus Academy.

[4] In 1996, after high school, she attended Syracuse University on a Division I athletic scholarship where she participated in field hockey and track.

[5][6] As an amateur, Kessler averaged four Ironman races a year on a loosely put together training schedule.

[14][15][16] The charges were later reduced to misdemeanor hit-and-run with Kessler entering an open plea agreement, admitting to hitting the plaintiff and leaving the scene of the accident.