From Gridiron to Orbit - Leland Melvin's Journey Beyond Football
Offered By: Web Summit via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the inspiring journey of Leland Melvin, a former professional football player whose career was cut short by injury, as he shares his remarkable transition to becoming an astronaut in this captivating 27-minute talk from Web Summit 2014's Sports Stage. Join host David Matthews as he interviews Melvin about his extraordinary life experiences, from the football field to outer space, offering unique insights into perseverance, adaptability, and the pursuit of dreams beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Syllabus
Web Summit 2014, Day 1. Sports Stage. Leland Melvin and David Matthews
Taught by
Web Summit
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