After 15 surgeries, Rudy Garcia-Tolson decided to have both his legs cut off above the knee, a decision he made at just 5 years old. What started as a journey to merely live the life of a normal kid turned into a lifetime of pushing the limits of what anyone thought was physically possible in sport. Rudy went from breaking his prosthetic legs twice a week, to becoming a four-time Paralympic swimmer, five-time Paralympic medalist (2 gold, 2 silver & 1 bronze), six-time world championship competitor and six-time World Championship medalist (2 gold, 1 silver & 3 bronze). He also became the first double above knee amputee to ever complete a full Ironman Triathlon and he’s not done making history.
WHAT YOU WILL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:- Rudy’s incredible journey to becoming a four-time Paralympian, five-time medalist (winning 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal) and becoming the first above the knee double amputee to complete an Iron Man Triathlon. In his World Championship experience he’s also won 2 gold medals in swimming, 1 silver medal in the long jump and 3 bronze medals in swimming
- What went through his mind at 5 years old after 15 surgeries and when faced with the decision to amputate both his legs
- What action his mother took that changed the course of his life
- His very first goal he ever set, how he achieved it and how he became hooked to the process of having a dream and making it reality
- Does everyone have the same capacity for courage and bravery or were some people just born with more than others
- What kind of people to surround yourself with and to pursue in order to truly up-level yourself to your highest potential
- How to keep your dreams alive when your vision is tested by circumstances and other people
- How to handle failures
- How Rudy defines success
- What drives Rudy daily
- Advice for people who need help rallying from the low points of their life
- Some of the most valuable advice Rudy’s ever received
- Rudy’s current dreams, goals and what exciting things he’s got coming up
- A question he’s never been asked but wished someone would ask him
- What does living an abundant life mean and how can people build an abundant life for themselves
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