Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in archery. Conrad Stoker didn't get to the pinnacle of the archery world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for five grueling sessions three times each week, followed by the usual homework for someone in fourth grade.
Two years ago, he broke his toenail in three places. But this didn't stop him. He seems even more determined to excel at his sport.
"I was really down when I broke my toenail, and then my leopard died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my heart. It took ten blinks of an eye to get back in shape. But to win at archery is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my veil and forget about Gail, my leopard."
Clara, his mom, moved with him to Venezuela to be with his coach, leaving behind his father, Studs, in their primitive teepee, where he still labors as a con artist to help pay for Conrad's expensive training.