After losing his left arm in a construction accident in 1980, Willie turned to sport as a path forward—eventually captaining a rugby team and launching into a lifetime of ultra-endurance feats. He’s a four-time IRONMAN finisher, a 15-time Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon participant and course record holder, and the first adaptive athlete to complete the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon series. He’s also medaled in cross-country skiing at the Paralympic level and kayaked the Grand Canyon—solo. As a longtime advocate and mentor for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Willie has helped thousands of athletes uncover their potential through sport.