David Goggins

David Goggins: Biography in Details

Who is David Goggins?

David Goggins is an American ultramarathon runner, triathlete, and ultra-distance cyclist.

He has retired from Navy SEAL. Moreover, he is also a motivational speaker and author.

He served in the War in Afghanistan and Iraq war as a United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party member and is a retired United States Navy Seal.

What is the birth sign of David Goggins?

He was born on February 17, 1975, in Buffalo, New York, USA to African American ethnic background. As of now, he is 48 years old. He has the birth sign Aquarius.

His father’s name is Trunnis Goggins. Mr. Trunnis used to beat his mother and David recalls he went to protect her at the age of 6, his father beat him out of courage.

David Goggins’s mother left him with his father when he was 8.

From where he got an educational degree?

He graduated from BUD/S training with Class 235 in 2001 and graduated from Army Ranger School with the distinction of enlisted ‘Top Honor Man’ in 2004.

David Goggins: Professional Life, Career

David tried to join the United States Force Pararescue but he failed his ASVAB twice before succeeding and entering ‘The Pipeline’.

He later attended the United States Force Tactical Air Control Party known as TACP. He was assigned to SEAL Team FIVE and served in Iraq after his graduation.

David participated in the San Diego One Day ultramarathon held at Hospitality Point in San Diego in 2005 and he ran 100 miles under 19 hours despite never having run a marathon before. He finished 5^th overall at the 2006 Badwater-135.

He participated in events like the Las Vegas Marathon and the Badwater-135 Ultramarathon. David became second in the three days 320-mile rance and two days 261 miles cycling in the Ultraman World Championships in 2006.

He finished best at the Badwater-135 and placed 3^rd overall in 2007 and again returned to the Badwater-135 in 2013 and finished on the 18^th. He competed in another 14 ultra-endurance races and finished in the top five in nine of them.

On September 7, 2012, he attempted to beat the world record for the most pull-ups done in 24 hours but failed due to an injury in the left palm. He also works as a motivational speaker. He has written a book named ‘Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind’ and ‘Defy the Odds’.

David Goggins has been suffering from Asthma, Obesity, and Congenital heart defects. He returned his weight from 300 pounds to 190 pounds in 1990 and he had surgery to repair his heart in 2010.

David’s Pull-Up Record breaker

He made a world record for the most pull-ups done in 24 hours on January 19, 2013, in Brentwood, Tennessee. He did 4,030 pull-ups in 17 hours which was his third attempt at breaking the record.

David Goggins: Net Worth, Salary

It is estimated that he has a Net Worth of $4 million as of 2023. In addition, his earnings are $60,000 per annum.

Body Stats: Height, Weight

David Goggins has a height of 6 ft. 6 inches and he weighs 86 kg. He has light brown eyes and black hair.

Social Media Profile: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

David Goggins has around 1.5 million followers on Facebook, about 5M followers on Instagram, and about 559.3 k followers on Twitter.

Trivia

• David is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training including two Hell Weeks.
• He supports an NGO Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

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FAQs

Why David Goggins is famous?

• He is popular for his amazing strength and ultra-endurance.

What does David Goggins do for a living?

• He is a triathlete, sepaker, and former soilder.

What does David Goggins eat in a day?

• His main meal is 9 ounces of boneless skinless chicken breast, three-quarters of a cup of rice, and steamed broccoli.

How much did David Goggins get paid?

• He receives around $107K per year.

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