David Goggins is an American motivational speaker, author, retired United States Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, and triathlete. Born on February 17, 1975, in Buffalo, New York, he has a notable military career, having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1994 to 1999 and the U.S. Navy SEALs from 2001 to 2015. He is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), Army Ranger School (graduating as Enlisted Honor Man), and Air Force Tactical Air Control Party training

. Goggins overcame a challenging childhood marked by abuse and bullying, and after initial setbacks, he succeeded in rigorous military training and combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Beyond his military service, he is renowned for his achievements in endurance sports, including ultramarathons and triathlons, and he once set a world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours (4,030 pull-ups)

. He is also an accomplished author, having written the New York Times bestseller Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds , which details his life struggles and mental toughness strategies. Goggins has been inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame and received the VFW Americanism award in 2018 for his military service

. His life story and accomplishments have made him a prominent figure in motivational speaking and endurance sports communities.