Former Member of the Cali Cartel (Colombia): Extreme Violence—How He Left It All Behind to Become a Priest

LEGEND

15th September 2024 1 hour 34 mins Season 2 Episode 106

Thanks to Octavio for stopping by to see us at LEGEND! Octavio Bermeo Valencia is a former member of Colombia’s Cali Cartel—Pablo Escobar’s rival and enemy—who went on to become a pastor. At a very young age, he was exposed to the cartel's violence, witnessing street killings and the murder of a friend right beside him. He joined the cartel at just 18, working on the harvesting and processing of cocaine in makeshift labs, until a life-changing event led him to his calling as a pastor.

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Season 2 · Episode 107

FLORENT MANAUDOU: UNLIKELY DOPING TESTS, MEDALS, AND THE CRAZIEST THING HE'S BOUGHT

Thanks to Florent for stopping by to see us at LEGEND! Florent Manaudou is one of the world’s top sprinters in freestyle and butterfly. After winning gold in London (2012) and silver in Tokyo, he took home the bronze at the recent Paris 2024 Olympic Games. On LEGEND, he reflects on his journey, how he maintained such a high level of performance across three Olympics, and the sacrifices required for sporting success.

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