What happens when life takes you in an unexpected direction? For William Person, it meant going from college track and field to becoming an Olympic bobsledder—despite once thinking the sport was “stupid.”

In this powerful episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland sits down with Will to unpack his remarkable story of resilience, risk, and redemption:

✅ An Unexpected Start – How a Canadian team spotted him at ASU and tricked him into trying bobsledding—only for him to win a medal his first week.
✅ The Hidden Dangers – The brutal truth about bobsledding’s connection to CTE, repeated high G-forces, and the lack of medical oversight.
✅ Cognitive & Emotional Struggles – From memory lapses to not recognizing familiar faces, Will shares how years on the ice took a toll on his mind.
✅ Healing After Loss – The heartbreak of losing teammate Pablo and how it inspired Will to seek help and rebuild.
✅ Turning Pain Into Purpose – His mission to advocate for athlete mental health and his vision to open a treatment facility for athletes and veterans in St. Louis.

This episode isn’t just about sports—it’s about survival, advocacy, and finding hope after the unthinkable.

👉 Tune in to We’re Not Stumped for an honest, eye-opening conversation that challenges how we think about competition, health, and healing.

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