David Goggins
David Goggins (born 1975) is an American ultramarathon runner, marathon runner and veteran.
David Goggins

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Kapica · This image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 090707-N-5366K-007 (next). This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required · Public domain
- Born
- 1975 · Buffalo.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- ultramarathon runner · marathon runner · veteran · athlete · life coach · triathlete · writer · soldier
- Fields
- ultramarathon · marathon · triathlon · memoir literature
- Honours
- Special Warfare insignia · Meritorious Service Medal · Achievement Medal · Good Conduct Medal · Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal · Sea Service Ribbon
- Languages
- English
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The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is ultramarathon, marathon and triathlon. Distinctions recorded are Special Warfare insignia, Meritorious Service Medal, Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Oct. 31, 2009) Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) David Goggins stands at attention with members of the U.S. Naval Academy's triathlon team as they are recognized as Collegiate National Champions at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium during a football game. The team named Goggins an honorary team member during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michelle Kapica · This image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 091030-N-5366K-174 (next). This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required

U.S. Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) David Goggins, right, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Center, embraces Cmdr. Keith Davids, commanding officer of SEAL Team One, as they cross the finish line Oct. 11, 2008, at the 30th Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Six Sailors from the Navy athletic team and Naval Special Warfare competed alongside 1,800 elite athletes
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