Episode 004 - Chris Konopka
First published
04/10/2018
Genres:
society
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Summary
Meet professional soccer goalkeeper Chris Konopka. He currently plays internationally, and yes, even in other countries he still gets asked if he plays basketball. Learn about his life and career and how the same tall struggles apply no matter which country you live in.
Duration
39 minutes
Parent Podcast
Tall of Fame
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