Education
University of Southern California.
University of Southern California.
After a construction accident that caused him to suffer severe electrical burns and the near loss of his legs at age 20, he battled to recover, and rose to become a two-time Olympian in the sport of kayaking. His fellow athletes elected him to bear the flag and lead Team United States of America into the Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremonies of Sydney 2000. Meidl"s inspiring story received major television and press coverage during the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics.
Meidl currently lives in Southern California, where he works in asset management.
Meidl attended El Camino College, a junior college in Torrance, California before transferring to California State University, Long Beach, where he studied business administration. He later went on to the University of Southern California, where he earned an Master of Business Administration. Meidl was one of 20 athletes honored in a special collectible set called the Olympian Heroes Series, alongside such greats as Peter Vidmar, Rafer Johnson, and Mark Spitz.
The series was created to benefit the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund (OORF).
He is also a successful motivational speaker and member of the National Speakers Association.