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Episode 338 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Chris Schmidt
In this episode on Forged in the Fires Podcast, we welcome Chris Schmidt, a true testament to resilience, determination, and never giving up. At 53, Chris completed his journey to the 2024 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii—powered by a Smith + Nephew hip replacement and the culmination of a 15-Ironman journey that earned him Legacy athlete status.
Chris’s story is one of transformation. Growing up in New York City and later becoming the Dean of Students at Lindsey Wilson College, Chris found his athletic path through various sports and eventually fell in love with triathlons. Despite…
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