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In this episode, we sit down with Chukwuebuka “Chuk” Enekwechi, Olympic shot putter, African record holder, and 22.10 m thrower, for an inside look at the life of a professional athlete chasing greatness.

We dive into:
 • Preparing for the Olympics and life as a professional thrower
 • His massive 22.10 m shot put throw and what it takes to compete at that level
 • Pro wrestling conversations and how entertainment ties into athletic mindset
 • Nutrition and recovery strategies for elite performance
 • Training ideas and lessons learned along the journey of a professional athlete
 • Finding self-awareness and growth as he continues to evolve on and off the field

Chuk shares the highs and challenges of being a world‑class thrower, giving coaches, athletes, and fans a behind‑the‑scenes look at what it takes to compete on the global stage.

If you enjoy hearing from top athletes about training, mindset, and performance, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical insights.

Chuk Enekwechi is one of the most decorated athletes in Purdue history. Enekwechi is a 12-time NCAA All-American with five NCAA medals. A 2016 Purdue graduate he won four Big Ten championships and owns four school records. He was runner-up at the 2016 NCAA Championships in the shot put and sixth in the hammer that same day. He was the 2014 and 2015 Big Ten Champion in the Hammer Throw and the Field athlete of the year in 2015. Enekwechi, who represents Nigeria on the World stage, recorded a personal-best shot-put throw of 21.80 meters to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Enekwechi has competed at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympic Games taking 12th in 2020 and 6th in 2024. Chuk just accomplished a major goal throwing 22.10m to set a new PR, National Record and African record.

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