Episode #24 - Rudy Garcia-Tolson

Rudy Garcia-Tolson was born with multiple congenital disabilities and endured fifteen surgeries by the age of five before he told his parents he wanted a double leg amputation. At the age of eight, he had the goal of becoming a Paralympian, and eight years later, he made it happen startlingly when he swam for gold at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. He is a five-time Paralympian and has won two gold, two silver, and a bronze medal. He has also won 6 medals at the World Championships. Rudy was the first double above-knee amputee to compete in an Ironman Triathlon in 2009. He is a tireless advocate for the disabled community through his work with the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

You can follow Rudy's journey on Instagram - @rudygarciatolson; Twitter - @RudyGTcaf; Facebook - Rudy Garcia- Tolson, or his website www.thinkrudy.com.