EPISODE · Mar 9, 2018
#25 - Christella Garcia, 2016 Paralympic Judo Bronze Medalist (USA)
from Gibran's Place · host Gibran Maciel
Christella Garcia is an American Judo player and a two time Paralympian, London 2012 and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games where she earned a bronze medal in Judo. We talk about her journey in Judo and the Paralympics, getting ready for competition, taking losses and enjoying victories ***INTRO *** 1:30 - There are some people that think that blindness is the worst disability you can have, but I can tell everything your about to do. 6:00 - I knew I would be on that medal stand. 10:30 - Leading up to Rio, my life was work, train, eat repeat. Nothing else. 19:00 - I can’t face the people I let down when I lose. 25:00 - Hearing the crowd cheer for you. Can’t see them. Just in front of a roar. 34:00 - Meeting Obama. 41:30 - The politics of Judo. 53:30 - You can just call me blind. I can’t see shit! 58:00 - The coolest thing about being blind.
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Christella Garcia is an American Judo player and a two time Paralympian, London 2012 and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games where she earned a bronze medal in Judo. We talk about her journey in Judo and the Paralympics, getting ready for competition, taking losses and enjoying victories
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