Born: December 18, 1964
Height: Five foot eight
Weight: 150 pounds

Inspiring. Motivational. One of a kind. Smart. Strong. These adjectives apply to many of the athletes portrayed here at American Strength Legends, but never as well as they do to Shannon Hartnett. Shannon is a living highland games legend. She is the ultimate female highland games athlete, not only in the United States, but also in the world. In the past, she has been a bodybuilding champion, a professional whitewater guide, an accomplished kyacker and a starting member of the of the national champion fast pitch softball team. She has been seen giving away her medals and trophies to children in the audience in hopes to inspire them to do the best that they can do. However, to merely write off Shannon as a great athlete would be a shame.

She is a superior role model. She has a degree in marine biology specializing in the study of marine mammals. She also has a degree in exercise physiology and a masters in sports psychology. In addition, Shannon is a very active animal rights advocate. She donates much of her time caring for and helping heal abandoned pets and other animals. She also volunteers her time in food kitchens and homeless shelters. If this is not a busy enough schedule, she also owns a very successful gym in Samona County California called Body Central. It is a gym whose membership is only comprised of women to give them an atmosphere where they can feel free to work-out without being intimidated and not having to worry about what they look like. Finally, she is also a personal trainer. Simply put, she is a one of a kind inspiring, motivational smart and strong woman.

Some of Shannon's career highlights:

Scottish Highland Games Accomplishments

1998	World Scottish Games Champion
1998	National Scottish Games Champion
1998	North American Champion-Women
1997	National Scottish Games Champion
1997	World Scottish Games Champion
1997	North American Champion-Women
1996	World Scottish Games Champion
1996	National Scottish Games Champion
1995	National Scottish Games Champion
1995	United States Scottish Athlete of the Year
1994	National Scottish Games Champion
1994	United States Scottish Athlete of the Year
1994	Western USA Champion
1993	National Scottish Games Champion
1993	United States Scottish Athlete of the Year
1992	National Scottish Games Champion
1992	United States Scottish Athlete of the Year
1992	Western USA Champion
1991	United States Scottish Athlete of the Year
1991	National Scottish Games Champion
1991	California State Championship - Overall Winner
1991	Northern California Championship - Overall Winner
1990	United States Scottish Athlete of the Year
1990	National Scottish Games Champion
1990	California State Championship - Overall Winner
1990	Northern California Championship - Overall Winner

Bodybuilding Accomplishments

1993	Top 10 Ranked United States Bodybuilders by the National Physic Committee
1993	Western USA Bodybuilding Championships - First Place Overall
1993	Contra Costa Bodybuilding Show - First Place Overall
1992	Ms. California - First Place Overall
1991	San Francisco Bodybuilding Championships - First Place Overall
1991	Northern California Bodybuilding Championships - First Place Overall
1990	Napa Solano Bodybuilding Championships - First Place Overall
1990	North Bay Bodybuilding Championships - First Place Overall

Other Notable Accomplishments
All-American center-fielder of the three-time-in a row women's fast pitch softball team