At age 19, Cliff Meidl survived an electric shock that prompted doctors to say they should amputate his legs above the knee.
But his mom did some research, and found Dr. Malcolm Lesavoy, a plastic surgeon and clinical professor of plastic surgery at UCLA School of Medicine.
Lesavoy found a way to save Meidl’s legs, and ten years later, in 1996, Meidl competed in the Olympics as a kayaker. At the 2000 Olympics, Meidl was chosen by other Olympians to carry the flag during the opening ceremonies, a huge honor. In this interview, Meidl describes how he overcame adversity by building his confidence and focusing on the assets he had–rather than those he had lost.
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Mental Performance Coaching for Youth Athletes
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