Erik and Kim discuss the mindset required to be an Olympic athlete, the internal fortitude required to overcome life’s toughest challenges, and our need to rely on our faith to fully take off our “Masks” while striving for greatness!
More about Kim:
Kim Rhodenbaugh Lewallen was born in Cincinnati and is one of eight children, all who swam competitively. She recorded five national breaststroke titles, including setting the Ohio state highschool record in the 200 IM (Individual Medley) and the National record in the 100 breaststroke at the 1982 State Meet. Also in 1982, she competed in the World Aquatics Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador, winning Silver Medals in both the 100m breaststroke & the 4x100m medley relay. The following year she competed in the 1983 Pan Pacific Games in Toyko, Japan. There she would win Gold in the 4x100m medley relay and also picking up a Silver medal in the 100m breaststroke and Bronze in the 200m breaststroke. She had a near repeat performance in the 1983 Pan American Games in Venezuela. Gold in the 4x100m medley relay, Bronze in both the 100m breaststroke and the 200m breaststroke. In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, she represented the United States in the 200m breaststroke finishing 8th. She went on to swim competitively at the University of Texas. As a Longhorn, she continued her winning ways becoming a three-time NCAA Champion from 1985-87. In 1987 she joined the World University Games, and captured Gold in the 4x100m medley relay as the US team captain. Also in 1987, she appeared on the cover of a Wheaties cereal box, honoring her national breaststroke titles. In 1989, she received her Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications. Kim is married to Nolan Lewallen and together they have 7 children and 5 grandchildren. Kim coached and taught swimming for close to 30 years and is currently a motivational speaker and author of "Master of the Mask."
https://nationofwomenpublishing.com/product/master-of-the-mask/
Facebook: Kim Rhodenbaugh Lewallen
Instagram: @lewallenkim
Twitter: @kimrhodenbaugh
Telegram: @Kimlewallen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rhodenbaugh-lewallen-607a2077
