Episode 64: Manteo Mitchell | Olympic Silver Medalist & World Champion Sprinter

Episode 64: Manteo Mitchell | Olympic Silver Medalist & World Champion Sprinter Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Manteo Mitchell Faith, Focus, Finish has become his life mantra as the inspiration came from 2 Timothy This mantra and running helped him push through depression Track and field was never a sport that he enjoyed Football was his first love and wanted to be an NFL player and was highly recruited until he suffered a broken arm during a kick return in high school Chose to attend Western Carolina University on a track scholarship after meeting coach Danny Williamson during a high school track meet held at Western Carolina Also chose Western Carolina over Clemson because of the music program at WCU Making the Olympic team during team trials is one of the hardest things in Track and Field to accomplish Being a track and field professional is completely different than so many other sports as you’re an independent contractor Never had any doubt that he would finish the race in the 2012 London Olympics after suffering a broken fibula halfway through the race because he knew 3 other teammates counted on him Will focus on the next chapter of his professional career after the 2020 Olympics and really enjoys broadcasting Sports has allowed him mentally to focus on taking negatives and turning them into positives while staying physically fit and having a better spiritual connection Loves sports because you get to be on a team with people that you may have never been able to meet Words of Wisdom from Manteo Mitchell: “Faith, Focus, Finish” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram: @richtakeonsports To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram: @richmondweaver93 To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook: @richtakeonsports To Follow Manteo Mitchell on Twitter: @ManteoMitchell To Follow Manteo Mitchell on Instagram: @manteomitchell To Follow Manteo Mitchell on Facebook: Manteo Mitchell Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images | Icon Sportswire

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Episode 64 features Olympic Silver medalist Manteo Mitchell as he shares his journey from a small town in North Carolina to becoming a World Champion sprinter and the most decorated athlete at Western Carolina University. His athletic path changed after breaking his arm in high school playing football and it was a broken leg that showcased his unbelievable perseverance as he still finished his portion of the 4 x 400-meter relay in the 2012 London Olympics after suffering a broken fibula helping the US Team win the Silver medal.

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