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Steve Moharic (Special Forces Commando, and Attack Dog Handler, on HYROX)

May 23, 2024
Former Australian Special Forces Commando, Steve Moharic, shares his journey from the criminal underworld to military deployments. He discusses his experience in HYROX, winning his age group with a bodyweight of 105kg. The podcast explores his transition to becoming a dog trainer and hybrid athlete. Connections with elite athletes and military colleagues are also highlighted, emphasizing the parallels in fitness and mindset. Additionally, Steve delves into the challenges of special forces selection, the importance of perseverance in extreme conditions, and the intensity of training with attack dogs.
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  • Steve's diverse journey from sports to military service showcases adaptability and resilience.
  • Military training emphasizes the need for quick decisions and mental endurance in high-risk situations.

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Steve's Background: Transition from Endurance Sports to Military Service and Dog Training

Steve Moharic, a former Australian Special Forces Commando, shares his journey from an early sports background in running and swimming to transitioning to triathlons in his teens. After experiencing burnout in his early twenties, he ventured into Melbourne's criminal underworld before joining the military in 2009. Deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq, Steve later became a Special Ops attack dog handler, emphasizing the critical role of his faithful dog companion, Googe, in his career.

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