In this episode of Stuck In My Thoughts, host Justin Stuckey sits down with Curtis Thompson, a 2x Olympian and 4x US National Champion in the javelin. This insightful conversation dives deep into Curtis’s inspiring journey—from his upbringing in New Jersey and transitioning from football to track, to narrowly missing the 2016 Olympics by just one spot. Curtis shares his one of a kind point of view on the differences between competing in the Tokyo and Paris Olympics and discusses his thoughts on Grand Slam Track’s decision to exclude field events.Whether you're a track and field enthusiast, an aspiring athlete, or simply a fan of incredible stories of resilience and determination, this episode is packed with value, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights into the life of a world-class athlete.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the 🔔 to never miss an episode of Stuck In My Thoughts!This episode was housed and produced by Sky Rocket Studios: https://www.skyrocketpro.com/FOLLOW STUCK IN MY THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL MEDIAINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stuckinmythoughtspod/TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuckinmythoughtspod?_t=8rcdl8Zx5Z8&_r=1X: https://x.com/simtpodTIMESTAMPIntro From football to javelin Mississippi State Jav U Dynasty Missing 2016 Olympics By On Spot Prioritizing Marriage & Career Working As A Substitute Teacher Giving Back To Young Athletes Author Best Restaurant Breads Grand Slam Track Without Field Events Speed vs Noah Lyles Olympic Level Dedication Tokyo & Paris Olympic Experiences What Does It Mean To Be An Olympian Will Curtis Try Out For An NFL Team Track & Field Impact On The Body What Does Curtis Get Stuck In His Thoughts About