S2E17: Nick Kimmel, Triple Amputee. Champion Golfer. Unstoppable Marine

About this episode

Nick Kimmel shares his inspiring journey as a triple amputee and champion golfer after surviving an IED blast in Afghanistan.

In 2011, Marine Corps veteran Nick Kimmel was serving in Afghanistan when an IED blast devastated his body. Defying the odds, Nick became one of the few triple amputees to survive his injuries. In this powerful episode, Nick shares his remarkable journey from the day of his life-altering injury to his relentless recovery, rediscovering his passion for golf, and building a life defined not by loss, but by possibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People in this episode

Host: Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

Guest: Nick Kimmel

Topics covered

• veteran recovery
• triple amputee
• golf
• resilience
• military service

Keywords

• Nick Kimmel
• triple amputee
• Marine Corps
• golf
• veteran
• recovery
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marine Corps

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