David Goggins is an American ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, and triathlete. He is the retired U.S. Navy Seal and is also a public speaker.
David Goggins’ Early Life and Education:
He was conceived on February 17, 1975, in Buffalo, New York, USA. He is the son of his father Trunnis Goggins and his mother Jackie Goggins. David grew up in Williamsville, New York along with his brother Trunnis Goggins Jr. While growing up, he faced a lot of racism being one of the few African-Americans in his school. He ran away from home with his mother after his father’s constant abuse towards them.
Talking about his academics, he has not disclosed much about his educational background. However, in 2004, he graduated from Army Ranger School and also received the “Top Enlisted Man” award.
David Goggins’ Professional Life:
Goggins applied to get in the United States Air Force Pararescue. He got accepted after failing his ASVAB twice. During his training, he was diagnosed with sickle cell trait and was removed from his training. He then completed with the United States Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. There, he worked for five years from 1994 to 1999.
In 2001, he graduated from BUD/S training with Clas 235 in 2001 assigning to SEAL Team 5. Goggins worked in the military for 20 years serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. After many of his friends died in Afghanistan during Operation Red Wings in 2005, he began long-distance running in with the goal of raising money for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. It is an organization that gives scholarships to the children of fallen operation soldiers.
He raised $2 Million for the organization. Then, he entered the San Diego One Day, a 24-hour ultramarathon. He ran 101 miles in 19 hours and 6 minutes. Eventually, in 2006 Badwater-135 he finished in 5th place. Three months later, he competed in the Ultraman World Championships Triathlon in Hawaii and secured the second position. Likewise, he has run in many championships. Also, has set a record at the 48-hour national championships. He beat the previous record by 20 miles with a distance traveled of 203.5 miles.
Goggins was named a “hero of Running” by Runner’s World in 2008. He won the Infinitus 88k in 12 hours in 2016. In 2020, he ran the Moab 240 ultramarathon where he placed second in the 241-mile event with a total time of 63 hours and 21 minutes.
David Goggins’ Personal Life:
Talking about his personal life, David Goggins is currently living a single life. However, he was married to Aleeza Goggins. His wife Aleeza is a Japanese nurse and also a part of his official support team.
The couple tied their knots in 2005. Unfortunately, their marriage life didn’t last for very long. They started having issues in their marriage life. In 2012, they got divorced and started living their separate lives. During the time of their marriage, the couple never had children of their own. As of now, he is living all by himself.
David Goggins’ Net Worth:
David Goggins is a famous ultramarathon runner and a former U.S. Navy Seal. He has an estimated net worth of $2.5 Million as per different sources. A huge part of his payment is made from his ultramarathon running. However, his annual salary is yet under the wrap, but, it is certain to be in hundreds of thousands every year. He lives a luxurious and lavishing life.
