Cael Happel - A Journey to Greatness | Episode 003

05/01/23 • 59 min

In episode 003 of the Elite Wrestling Club Podcast, host Lance Runyon welcomes four-time Iowa high school state champion and NCAA qualifier Cael Happel. Cael shares his journey into wrestling, beginning with his family's deep-rooted connection to the sport. Tune in for an inspiring and motivating conversation about perseverance, family dynamics, and the relentless pursuit of dreams on and off the wrestling mat.

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Elite Wrestling Club Podcast - Cael Happel - A Journey to Greatness | Episode 003

Transcript

Lance (00:56.330)
Yo yo yo, welcome to episode three of the Elite Wrestling Club podcast where we explore individuals' dreams and the unwavering persistence to achieve them on and off the mat. Hi, I'm your host Lance Runyon and I am thrilled to have you join us for another inspiring episode. On this episode we will be going behind the scenes on Cale Happel, who became Iowa's 28th four-time high school state champion and finished with a career record of 217 wins and five losses.
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