Think Bold, Be Bold - Episode #53 - Dan Walsh - Embrace the Suck

Christopher and Allan interview and host Olympic Athlete Dan Walsh. Dan Walsh knows exactly what it means to be an underdog. Growing up in Norwalk, CT Walsh was considered an at-risk youth, who went on to achieve at high levels due to his determination and love of sport. His competitive spirit thrived during his high school wrestling days, when Walsh pushed himself from a skinny mediocre athlete with a losing record, to an all-County champion. In 2001, Walsh made his first U.S. National Team, where he would compete for the next 12 years and made 11 teams in the process. In 2004, Dan participated in the Athens Olympic Games as an alternate, fueling his fire to compete in 2008, where he eventually won a bronze medal in the men’s eight. After the Beijing games, Walsh was awarded a rare key to the City of Norwalk and a proclamation of “Dan Walsh Day” from the Governor of CT. Dan shares his new business venture Myrmidon Expeditions where he and his partners are providing extreme outdoor adventure platform connecting elite veterans, athletes, and civilians in the most challenging endurance expeditions around the globe. Myrmidon grows leaders both mentally and physically. Dan shares his insight into Embracing the suck in life as he endeavours through life. He believes when life gets scary you have to step into it. Check out more on Dan here: http://www.myrmidonexpeditions.com/ Stay connected for more great guests coming on the Think Bold, Be Bold show. Thanks for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices