By: Juliana Buonanno
Ponte Vedra High School

Despite the hardships, abuse and rejection that Dr. Mark Crear faced throughout his childhood, he never quit or gave up. He used these things to motivate and drive him and has had a career that very few athletes have matched. Mark won the 1996 Olympic Silver medal with a broken arm and the 200 Bronze medal with a double hernia. Both medals came in the 110 meter high hurdles.
Mark talks about his time at the University of Southern California, the experiences at the Olympics and advice that he gives high school students looking to compete at a high level. He is an inspiration to all and has overcome many obstacles on his remarkable journey to success.
Listen to the rest of Dr. Mark Crear’s podcast below:

