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Beyond the Olympic Glory - Geoff 'Skippy' Huegill's Unbelievable Comeback Journey!
Pure Grit - with Paula McGrath
English - November 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Society & Culture Philosophy modivational obsticale modivate celebrity inspiration inspire interview paula mcgrath Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Geoff Huegill, affectionately known as 'Skippy', is the embodiment of resilience and determination. With a staggering 72 international swimming medals, including 8 world records, his athletic prowess is legendary. However, it's his monumental comeback that's truly awe-inspiring. After the Athens Olympics 2004, Geoff's weight challenges seemed to set his fate. But, defying expectations, he reclaimed his health, shedding a jaw-dropping 49kg! This transformation led him to swim a 51.9-second 100m butterfly, making him the second-fastest globally, right behind the iconic Michael Phelps. Dive into this riveting episode as Geoff opens up about the personal battles that shaped his resurgence.
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