After Being Bullied in Elementary School in Florida, 9-year-old Milla Star Bizzotto Made History by Finishing a Navy-SEAL-level 24-hour Obstacle Race

Bullies could not stop her!

December 27, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on December 23, 2026

Young athlete Milla Star Bizzotto, who was once bullied in elementary school, made history by completing a 24‑hour obstacle course race at the age of 9.

As of now, Milla Star Bizzottois an American Athlete and media personality known for fitness and inspirational content.

She gained public attention for her extreme athletic achievements beginning at a very young age and for using her platform to motivate others.

Milla Star Bizzotto, Who Once Made History and Overcame Bullies at the Age of 9, Now Inspires Others!

Born on December 30, 2006, Milla Star grew up in South Florida in a fitness‑focused family.

Her father, Christian Bizzotto, is a fitness instructor and gym owner, and Milla began spending time in his gym from a young age.

As she grew up, she trained regularly and developed a strong interest in sports and obstacle racing.

When Milla was in elementary school, she faced bullying from her classmates, which motivated her to become stronger and more confident.

Rather than accepting the negative treatment, she used fitness as a way to improve her self‑esteem and resilience.

She trained with her father for three hours a day, five days a week, to prepare her body and mind for challenges beyond her years.

After she was bullied by classmates, 9-year-old Milla Star Bizzotto ran 36 miles, swam over 5 miles, and overcame 25 obstacles in a 24-hour endurance race designed by Navy SEALs just so she could silence her critics and 'show other kids that they can do or be anything they want.'

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At just 9 years old, Milla made history by becoming the youngest competitor to complete the 24‑hour BattleFrog Xtreme obstacle course race.

It was an event originally designed for U.S. Navy SEAL‑level adult athletes.

During that race, she ran a total of about 36 miles, swam about 8 kilometers, and tackled 25 demanding obstacles.

Her performance stood out because she was the only person under age 18 in the event, and she finished six full laps of the course.

Following her accomplishments, her dad, Christian Bizzotto, told CBS News;

“I think the bullying thing has died down without her having to take physical action just because her outlook is so much different now that she knows how to defend herself. I used to be super heavy set. I changed my whole life to be an example for her and if she’s an example for other kids that’s mission accomplished.”

To the same media, Milla Star also shared an inspirational message with everyone after she made history, saying;

I don’t want people to quit because they don’t believe in themselves because someone else says that they can believe in themselves.

Today, Milla continues to be known for sharing fitness and motivational content online, especially through platforms like Instagram.

She encourages others to lead healthier, more active lives while emphasizing that anyone can push past challenges with determination.

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Nishan Dahal writes sports with a human touch, covering breaking news, athlete lives, and the stories that stats can't tell. Nishan believes every athlete has a story worth telling. With the goal of bringing those stories to life with honesty, heart, and a touch of curiosity, he shares his insights through PlayerBio.

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