ATHLETICS AND TRIATHLON Biographic Random facts About his history And more
DAVID
GOGGINS
My hero
26/03/2025
BIOGRAPHY ABOUT
HER
David Goggins is an American ultramarathon runner,
ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker, and
author. He is a retired member of the United States Navy
SEALs.
Born: February 17, 1975 (age 50), Buffalo.
United States
Height: 1.85 m
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EARLY LIFE
He has received threats and racial harassment from his
classmates. He has lived a very chaotic life. Also, his mother's
fiancé was murdered. Goggins didn't let the trauma of his
childhood limit his adult life.
DAVID
GOGGINS
9 YEARS OLD
IN THE SCHOOL
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OCCUPATION
David Goggins is a renowned
motivational speaker, author, and U.S.
Navy SEAL veteran. In addition to his
accomplishments as a SEAL, he is an avid
ultramarathon runner, long-distance
cyclist, and triathlete. His career has led
him to become a prominent speaker and
author of two memoirs.
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THINGS THEY HAVE
SAID
"Either we get better or we get worse."
-You always have to be prepared to adjust, recalibrate, and move
forward to be better, in some way.
My mother was my biggest fan. Whenever I failed in life, she would ask
me when and where I would try again. She never said, “Well, maybe
it’s not meant to be.”
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THINGS PEOPLE HAVE SAID
ABOUT THEM
David Goggins is admired for his:
Many consider him a model of mental toughness (Jocko Willink).
His ethic of extreme effort inspires athletes like Cameron Hanes.
His story of adversity motivates others.
His speaking engagements challenge us to step out of our comfort zones (Tim
Grover).
Some criticize his extreme approach (health experts).
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RANDOM FACTS
Here are funny and epic facts about David Goggins:
-Went from a 300-pound donut destroyer to an elite Navy SEAL—
because he got tired of being “the loser in the room.”
-Failed Hell Week twice—most people barely survive once. He just kept
coming back like a horror movie villain.
-Once ran 100 miles with zero training—ended up peeing blood and
taping his feet together, but still finished.
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1. WRITE FOUR SENTENCES ABOUT YOUR HERO'S
ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. ADD ONE OR
TWO THINGS YOUR HERO HAS NOT YET ACHIEVED.
"He hasn’t stopped pushing his limits, even after
multiple injuries.
He has broken the Guinness World Record for the most
pull-ups in 24 hours.
He has completed over 60 ultra-endurance races.
He never had a serious injury
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DIFFICULTIES
David Goggins have a lot of difficulties like
Difficult Childhood:
His father was very abusive, especially toward him, his mother, and his brother.
From a young age, he worked long hours at his father's skating rink, without rest or affection.
When his mother ran away from his father with him, they moved to a predominantly white town.
Racism and Bullying:
At school, he suffered racial bullying: he was called names, isolated, and made to feel inferior for being African American.
This caused low self-esteem, anxiety, and learning difficulties.
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WHERE DID I GET THIS
INFORMATION?
I found some information on Wikipedia, such as his age, height, and accomplishments.
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, where he talks about his service as a Navy Seal.
And I've also found information from videos and press releases from people like:
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SALFORD & CO.
THANK
YOU
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