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2x NCAA Champ Isaiah Martinez on Overcoming Adversity | Ep. 65
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
2x NCAA Champion/4x NCAA Finalist Isaiah Martinez knows adversity, and he knows it well, but it hasn't slowed him down from having a ton of success. The 4x Big Ten Champion has the highest winning percentage in the history of the University of Illinois Wrestling Program with a 98.9% win percentage. Throughout that journey, he's endured injuries, the loss of a parent, and more. Shoulder surgery that's gonna leave him out 5-6 months is the latest to enter his path. We talk about all that and more on this episode of BASCHAMANIA.
Order of the Conversation:
- Getting Start in Wrestling
- Keys to Early Success
- Heading to Illinois
- Relationship with Mark Perry
- Heading into Deep Water
- Dad Diagnosed with Cancer
- Winning an NCAA Championship
- Dad Passing Away
- Ending Undefeated Streak
- Perspective After Losing To Nolf Bouncing Back after NCAA Finals Losses
- Being the Underdog After College
- Dake/Burroughs Debate
- Having Surgery Soon
- Heading to Oregon State
- Aspirations as a Coach Leaving Illinois
- Future Training Plans
Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.
Order of the Conversation:
- Getting Start in Wrestling
- Keys to Early Success
- Heading to Illinois
- Relationship with Mark Perry
- Heading into Deep Water
- Dad Diagnosed with Cancer
- Winning an NCAA Championship
- Dad Passing Away
- Ending Undefeated Streak
- Perspective After Losing To Nolf Bouncing Back after NCAA Finals Losses
- Being the Underdog After College
- Dake/Burroughs Debate
- Having Surgery Soon
- Heading to Oregon State
- Aspirations as a Coach Leaving Illinois
- Future Training Plans
Thanks so much for tuning in. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.
Released:
May 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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