EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 35 MIN
Steve Lovelace
In 1982, Steve Lovelace nearly died while chopping firewood with a friend in a remote field near his home in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Pinned to the ground and crushed by the weight of a tree slab, it took two hours for his friend and a local farmer to extricate him with a chainsaw. When he eventually arrived at hospital, doctors were unsure as to whether he’d live. A little over 3 years later, he became only the second disabled athlete to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon.Today, after series of other health setbacks, Steve continues to compete as a para-triathlete and is indeed a true Cycling Legend.LinksSteve’s website: thelastplacewinner.com YouTube: The Last Place Winner -a paratriathlon pioneer- Steve LovelaceGet in touchDrop us a line at [email protected]! We’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In 1982, Steve Lovelace nearly died while chopping firewood with a friend in a remote field near his home in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Pinned to the ground and crushed by the weight of a tree slab, it took two hours for his friend and a local farmer to extricate him with a chainsaw. When he eventually arrived at hospital, doctors were unsure as to whether he’d live. A little over 3 years later, he became only the second disabled athlete to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon.Today, after series of other health setbacks, Steve continues to compete as a para-triathlete and is indeed a true Cycling Legend.LinksSteve’s website: thelastplacewinner.com YouTube: The Last Place Winner -a paratriathlon pioneer- Steve LovelaceGet in touchDrop us a line at [email protected]! We’d love to hear from you.Social mediaCycling Legends - The untold story, the unseen photos Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cyclinglegendsmedia?igsh=MW9ldTNhemF6aWVlcA==Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CyclingLegendsMedia?X/Twitter @cyclinglegends1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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