Ray Zahab: Ray Zahab Treks to the South Pole

February 1, 2009 (over 15 years ago)

Extreme runner Ray Zahab talks about his trek to the South Pole with Richard Weber and Kevin Vallely, for which they broke the previous world speed record.

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Roz Savage: Why I'm Rowing Across the Pacific

April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Roz Savage creates environmental awareness through her passion for rowing across large bodies of water.

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Aimee Mullins: The Opportunity of Adversity

October 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)

Aimee Mullins talks about how adversity could be an assest in building the strength of humanity to adapt and evolve.

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John Wooden: John Wooden on True Success

February 1, 2001 (over 23 years ago)

The late John Wooden, who led UCLA to 10 NCAA championships in 12 years as its head coach, gives an inspiring talk on what success truly means.

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Lewis Pugh: Mind-Shifting Everest Swim

July 1, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)

In this motivating talk, coldwater swimmer Lewis Pugh tells us about his Mind-shifting Everest swim. He talks about climate change and doing a symbolic swim in the Himalayas despite a vow not to do another coldwater swim. In his Mt. Everest attempt, he had to change his style and his way of think...

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Matthew Childs: 9 Life Lessons from Rock Climbing

February 1, 2009 (over 15 years ago)

Matthew Childs long years of rock climbing experience gave him his nine rules to live by.

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Aimee Mullins: Aimee Mullins and Her 12 Pairs of Legs

February 1, 2009 (over 15 years ago)

Aimee Mullins shows off her wonderful legs that she does not simply use to look "complete" but also to look beautiful and embody humanity's strength and creativity.

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Lewis Pugh: Swimming the North Pole

September 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)

In this exhilirating talk, coldwater swimmer Lewis Pugh tells us about Swimming in the North Pole. He risked his life and made a historic and symbolic swim. He did this to send a message and to make a stand on the issue of Climate change.

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Harsha Bhogle: The Rise of Cricket, the Rise of India

November 1, 2009 (over 14 years ago)

Harsha Bhogle takes pride in telling how Cricket and India rose up among nations together.

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Aimee Mullins: Running

February 1, 1998 (over 26 years ago)

Aimee Mullins tells her story of winning and losing as she started out to become a paraathlete.

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