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The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 124 – Meeting Retired U.S. Army Major Ivan Castro, a Longtime Endurance Athlete

Broadcast on:
28 Sep 2024

In Episode 124 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, our guest is Ivan Castro from Orlando, FL. The Army veteran and highly accomplished endurance athlete discussed:

  • His early years and education
  • What inspired him to enlist in the U.S. Army and his 28-year military career
  • How he went blind while serving and how he was able to continue to serve on active duty in spite of his blindness
  • His achievements in marathons, hikes, and other endurance adventures he has tackled around the world
  • The U.S. presidents and other celebrities he has met throughout his life
  • The book he co-authored about his journey
  • His message about living life to the fullest

Check out Castro’s book, Fighting Blind, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Blind-Berets-Extraordinary-Courage/dp/1250076544.