David Goggins' wife: Everything to know about his love life
David Goggins is a former American Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, author, and motivational speaker. He is among the world's best ultra-endurance athletes. His fame has made fans curious about his personal life, especially his love life. Who is David Goggins' wife?
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David Goggins was born on 17 February 1975 in Buffalo, New York, United States of America. He is known for his memoirs Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds and Never Finished: Unshakle Your Mind the War Within. David has managed to keep his personal life under wraps. Even so, we shall explore who David Goggins' wife is.
Profile summary
Full name | David Goggins |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 17 February 1975 |
Age | 49 years (as of 2024) |
Place of birth | Buffalo, New York, United States of America |
Current residence | Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Relationship status | Engaged |
Fiancée | Jennifer Kish |
Ex-wife | Aleeza Goggins |
Children | 2 |
Father | Trunnis Goggins |
Mother | Jackie Goggins |
Siblings | 1 |
Alma mater | US Army Ranger School |
Profession | Retired Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, triathlete, and author |
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Who is David Goggins?
David Goggins is an American athlete born into the family of Trunnis and Jackie Goggins. The former Navy SEAL grew up alongside his older brother Trunnis Jr.
His father was allegedly abusive to his family, and therefore, his parents separated when he was eight years old. He ran away with his mother, and they settled in a small town called Brazil, Indiana, USA. Trunnis was a businessman who owned a roller disco rink.
David is a former Guinness World Record holder for performing 4030 pull-ups in 17 hours and has competed in over 60 ultramarathons and ultra-triathlons. He served in the military for 21 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) in 2015. He attended the US Army Ranger School.
Who is David Goggins' wife?
The former American Navy SEAL is not married but has a relationship with Jennifer Kish. He and Kish are engaged. Details of their relationship, including plans of getting married, have been kept out of the media.
In a post on her Instagram page, she revealed what it is like to live with the former American Navy SEAL, a post he later reposted. In the caption, she referred to him as her fiancé.
Jennifer Kish and the former American Navy SEAL began dating in early 2020 and got engaged the same year.
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Who is David Goggins' fiancée?
David Goggins' fiancée, Jennifer Kish, is an executive director at Goggins LLC. She previously held positions of vice president at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. She is also a graduate of Franklin Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
Previous relationships
Not much about David Goggins' personal life is known in public. Although he has maintained a relatively private love life, he is known to have been in marriage twice and is presently engaged. Have a look at his past relationships.
Relationship between David and Aleeza Goggins
Aleeza Goggins is David Goggins' ex-wife. She is a licensed nurse from Japan. The two were married for about two years.
The two met when David served in the Navy and was stationed in Japan. They got married in 2005 and divorced in 2007. In 2007, Aleeza requested a divorce as the couple has been undergoing tough moments in the marriage.
There were rumours that the former couple had sought counselling to save their marriage before the divorce. At one point, the famous athlete was rumoured to have cheated on Aleeza with a famous Olympic gymnast. He did not address the allegations.
Around the time of the divorce, Aleeza had undergone surgery, while David had just been involved in an accident. The couple's home had also been burglarised.
Due to these challenges, the former lovebirds were traumatised and stressed. They eventually chose to get a divorce based on mutual understanding and consent. The two chose to maintain a cordial relationship.
In his memoir Can't Hurt Me, David acknowledged Aleeza's support in overcoming severe health conditions and achieving his athletic goals.
Relationship with Kate
The author was also allegedly married Kate, a professional nurse in Melbourne, California, United States. Details about their union are unavailable. David Goggins' wife, Kate (now ex), prefers to keep her life private.
Relationship with Pam
In his memoir Can't Hurt Me, the famous athlete mentioned that he once dated a woman known as Pam. It is important to note that Pam was not David Goggins' wife but a girlfriend. The two had a daughter together.
Does David Goggins have any kids?
Yes, the famous athlete is a father of two. He mentioned that he has a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Pam in his book. He also has a son. However, details on David Goggins' daughter and son are not publicly available.
Did David Goggins get married?
The motivational speaker is currently not married. However, he is engaged to Jennifer Kish. The two are yet to give details of their wedding plans.
Who did David Goggins live with?
Entrepreneur Jesse Itzler asked to live with David Goggins for a month. This was after he saw the former American Navy SEAL perform at a 24-hour ultramarathon. Jesse went on to write and publish a book titled Living With A SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet.
Trivia
- He was inspired by a Navy SEAL documentary to become a Navy SEAL himself.
- Growing up, he struggled with a learning disability.
- He has raised thousands of dollars for various charities.
- He once ran 205 miles in 39 hours to raise awareness for veterans’ mental health.
- He strongly believes in the power of the mind to overcome any obstacle in life.
Becoming David Goggins' wife would mean being the spouse of the world's toughest man. Despite his strict routine, David has had significant relationships in his life. He is currently engaged to Jennifer Kish.
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