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Amputees | Young Wrestling Champion, Trailblazing Firefighter & Adaptive Sports Empowerment

In this episode of the We’re Not Stumped podcast, host Mike Bolland shares inspiring stories of courage and resilience. Hear how a six-year-old wrestling champion overcame limb loss from a lawnmower accident to dominate the mat, the journey of Birmingham Fire & Rescue’s first amputee firefighter who embodies determination, and the transformative work of Ignite Adaptive Sports, empowering individuals of all abilities to enjoy outdoor adventures. Tune in for these uplifting stories of strength and triumph.

Wrestling Champ: https://www.newson6.com/story/67958d028cedfc82c6f80b88/six-year-old-survivor-becomes-state-wrestling-champion

Amputee Firefighter: https://www.wbrc.com/2025/01/24/birmingham-fire-rescues-first-only-amputee-shares-story-determination/

Ignite Adaptive Sports: https://igniteadaptivesports.org

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What happens when you step back into something you once loved… years later? In this special episode of We’re Not Stumped, Mike Bolland shares the story behind his bowling comeback — from becoming the first person with limb loss to compete on the PBA Tour to stepping back onto the lanes with a renewed sense of purpose. But this story is about more than bowling. It’s about rediscovering confidence, overcoming fear, finding purpose again, and proving that it’s never too late to chase something meaningful. Whether you’re facing adversity, starting over, or trying to reconnect with something you once loved, this episode is a reminder that your story is still being written.

I Hate to Break It to Woody Harrelson… but I Was the Original Kingpin.

Before the movie Kingpin ever hit theaters, I was already bowling professionally with one hand as the first amputee to compete on the PBA Tour.

Now decades later, at 61 years old, I’m making a comeback. This video is a fun look at the similarities between my story and the iconic movie — except this one’s real.

From bowling with one hand… to stepping back onto the lanes for the PBA60 World Championship… this comeback is about proving it’s never too late to chase something meaningful again.

And yes… I’m still trying to avoid the gutter balls and my hook flying off!.

 

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