Against the Tide: The Untold Story of John Moffet

On this episode of Fight the Good Fight, we take a deep dive into the powerful story of John Moffet, an Olympic swimmer whose career was defined by both remarkable triumph and heart-wrenching adversity. From a young age, Moffet was recognized for his incredible talent in the water. By 1980, he was set to represent the United States at the Moscow Olympics—only to have his dreams dashed by the U.S. boycott. For many athletes, this might have been the end of the road, but not for John. He remained determined, training harder than ever for his chance at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

In 1984, Moffet was favored to win gold in the 100-meter breaststroke, but just as his Olympic journey began, a qu threatened to take everything away. Despite the pain, John pushed through, making it to the finals. However, the injury ultimately kept him from achieving his lifelong dream of Olympic gold. While his fifth-place finish was disappointing, what came next was a true testament to his resilience. After surgery and months of rehabilitation, Moffet made a stunning comeback, though he narrowly missed making the team for the 1988 Olympics.

More than a story of Olympic glory, John Moffet’s journey is one of perseverance, determination, and refusing to give up in the face of overwhelming obstacles. Tune in to hear how his story can inspire each of us to keep fighting, no matter the setbacks.