Listen "029 – Overcoming OCD as an Olympian ft. Pro Boxer Ginny Fuchs"
Episode Synopsis
Host Tom Smalley is joined by former Team USA Olympian turned Professional Boxer Virginia "Ginny" Fuchs to discuss her journey overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on her way to competing for Team USA in the Olympics. Also discussed is how Ginny fell into the sport boxing, and what kept her motivated while in treatment.
About Virginia "Ginny" Fuchs:
Ginny Fuchs is an American flyweight boxer from Houston,
Texas. She proudly represented the United States at the 2021
Tokyo Olympics and was the boxing team captain for Team USA.
Ginny holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from LSU and
started boxing in college to stay in shape. After just one year of
training she won her first bout and has dominated boxing
competition ever since. During her amateur career, Ginny was a
3 time U.S. National Champion in 2016, 2017, and 2018. As an
advocate for people challenged by OCD, Ginny was recently
profiled in Oprah's Apple TV documentary "The Me You Can't See".
Instagram: @ginnyfuchsusa
Career Highlights:
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Champion
2020 Strandja Tournament - 1st
2019 Olympic Trials Champion
2019 Pan American Games - 2nd
2017 Elite Continental Championships - 1st
2017 Strandja Tournament - 1st
2016 US Olympic Team Captain
2016 Olympic Trials Champion
2018 Elite National Championships - 1st
2017 Elite National Championships - 1st
2016 Elite National Championships - 1st
2015 National Golden Gloves - 1st
About Virginia "Ginny" Fuchs:
Ginny Fuchs is an American flyweight boxer from Houston,
Texas. She proudly represented the United States at the 2021
Tokyo Olympics and was the boxing team captain for Team USA.
Ginny holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from LSU and
started boxing in college to stay in shape. After just one year of
training she won her first bout and has dominated boxing
competition ever since. During her amateur career, Ginny was a
3 time U.S. National Champion in 2016, 2017, and 2018. As an
advocate for people challenged by OCD, Ginny was recently
profiled in Oprah's Apple TV documentary "The Me You Can't See".
Instagram: @ginnyfuchsusa
Career Highlights:
2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Champion
2020 Strandja Tournament - 1st
2019 Olympic Trials Champion
2019 Pan American Games - 2nd
2017 Elite Continental Championships - 1st
2017 Strandja Tournament - 1st
2016 US Olympic Team Captain
2016 Olympic Trials Champion
2018 Elite National Championships - 1st
2017 Elite National Championships - 1st
2016 Elite National Championships - 1st
2015 National Golden Gloves - 1st
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