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The David Goggins of New Zealand

March 01, 2026 / 00:33

This episode features a discussion with a New Zealand athlete who holds multiple world records, including ultramarathon and push-up records. The conversation touches on his achievements, including completing a 100 km ultramarathon with a 20 kg pack, achieving 22,222 double unders, and setting a record for chest-to-ground push-ups in one hour.

The guest humorously compares himself to David Goggins, noting that he is like Goggins' little cousin. He shares details about his attempts to break the 24-hour strict pull-up world record, highlighting his dedication and perseverance in pursuing these challenges.

Listeners will gain insight into the mindset required for extreme physical challenges and the determination needed to set and pursue ambitious goals. The episode emphasizes the importance of resilience and hard work in achieving success.

TL;DR

A New Zealand athlete shares his world records and compares himself to David Goggins.

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Would it be fair to describe you as like
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the David Gogggins of New Zealand?
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>> I'm like his little marry cousin.
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>> What world records do you currently
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hold?
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>> So, I've got four of them. Did a 100 km
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ultramarathon with 20 kilos on my back.
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22,222
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double unders. That's at two skips per
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one jump. Did that in 12 hours. The
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world record for the most amount of
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chest to ground push-ups in 1 hour,
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which was just over a,000. Was there
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another one that we we didn't mention?
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>> I attacked the 24-hour strict pull-up
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world record three times. So, I never
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did get that one. But little side note,
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you mentioned David Gogggins.

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Episode Highlights

  • World Records Held
    I hold four world records, including a 100 km ultramarathon with 20 kilos on my back.
    “So, I've got four of them.”
    @ 00m 06s
    March 01, 2026
  • Impressive Achievements
    I completed 22,222 double unders in 12 hours, a remarkable feat.
    “22,222 double unders. That's at two skips per one jump.”
    @ 00m 11s
    March 01, 2026
  • Push-Up Record
    I set the world record for the most chest to ground push-ups in one hour.
    “The world record for the most amount of chest to ground push-ups in 1 hour.”
    @ 00m 18s
    March 01, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • World Records00:06
  • Ultramarathon00:08
  • Double Unders00:11
  • Push-Ups00:18
  • Pull-Up Attempts00:24

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