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#49 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock: From Tragedy to Olympic Gold
#49 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock: From Tragedy to Olympic Gold
#49 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock: From Tragedy to Olympic Gold
Wednesday 30th March 2022
Join Festus Ezeli as he chats with Olympic Gold Medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock about overcoming bullying, loss, and finding strength through wrestling.
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Get the buttons here!Tamyra Mensah-Stock: Wrestling Through Adversity to Olympic Gold
I think what helped me overcome it was the fact that I would look in the mirror and I did see something beautiful, but it almost felt like it wasn’t me.
Picture this: a young girl, relentlessly bullied in high school, decides to switch from track and field to wrestling on a whim. Fast forward, and she becomes an Olympic Gold Medalist. That's the remarkable story of Tamyra Mensah-Stock, who joins Festus Ezeli on this episode of 'Rebuilding the Beast'. Tamyra isn't just a powerhouse on the mat; she's also the first black woman and only the second woman ever to win gold in wrestling at the Olympics.
But her journey wasn't always paved with gold. At 16, Tamyra faced the devastating loss of her father in a car accident, a trauma she continues to navigate even now. Through her faith and resilience, she found ways to channel her grief and transform it into strength. In this heartfelt conversation, Tamyra opens up about how she initially hated wrestling but eventually fell in love with the sport.
She shares advice for young girls, women, and anyone willing to listen on how to chase their dreams and work hard. Her story is peppered with moments of vulnerability as she discusses her relationship with God and the ongoing struggles with self-doubt. This episode isn't just about wrestling or winning medals; it's about finding inner strength, coping with loss, and using one's platform to inspire others.
Whether you're looking for motivation, a good story, or some light-hearted moments, Tamyra's journey on 'Rebuilding the Beast' offers all that and more.