My aortic valve was a bit different than normal, and some doctors thought I shouldn't do triathlons. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes aortic bite doctor
It's an error to count on winning a medal in the triathlon. With one race every four years, anything can happen, especially in a sport as tactical as this where it isn't always the strongest who wins. Francisco Javier Gomez Noya counterrorhappen Change image and share on social
It's weird because before a race, I always want something sweet, like a cake, but afterwards, I crave something salty, like pizza. Francisco Javier Gomez Noya cakecravepizza Change image and share on social
Usually I'll have fruit with breakfast, but not on the day of the race, as sometimes it's difficult to digest. When racing Olympic distance, I'll have my last meal three hours before the race, and during the race I'll have a gel. I think it's enough. Francisco Javier Gomez Noya breakfastdaydifficult share on social
I've started the John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health. The big focus is helping people get the correct diagnoses. Amy Yasbeck aorticbigcorrect Change image and share on social
I was good at being a doctor; my patients liked me. At times people trust you with things they wouldn't tell their spouses. It was a real privilege. Khaled Hosseini doctorgoodpatient Change image and share on social
I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path. Dwayne Johnson bitechallengepath Change image and share on social