He Lost His Sight at 19... Then Became a World Champion | Jeremy Poincenot
DALLAS I The Podcast by Dallas Fears
Episode notes
What would you do if you suddenly lost your eyesight at just 19 years old?
In this powerful episode of Dallas The Podcast, Dallas sits down with Jeremy Poincenot—a three-time World Blind Golf Champion, inspirational speaker, and advocate for resilience—to discuss how one life-changing diagnosis became the beginning of an extraordinary purpose.
Jeremy shares the emotional journey of losing his central vision to Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), the fears and uncertainty that followed, and how the unwavering support of his family helped him discover a new way forward. With his father serving as his guide, Jeremy returned to the game he loved and went on to become one of the world's most accomplished blind golfers.
In this conversation, you'll discover: ...