A Year After War Wound, Vet Wins Paralympic Gold

The first thing you need to know about Navy Lt. Brad Snyder is that he’s a bit intense.

If you go to the U.S. Naval Academy, swim competitively, and make the cut for the Navy’s elite bomb-disposal squad, you’re probably going to be the competitive type.

“Crossfit, surfing, biking, running, swimming, you name it I’m into it. Rock climbing,” says Snyder.