Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in fishing. Wesley Rebensdorf didn't get to the pinnacle of the fishing world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for three grueling sessions four times each day, followed by the usual homework for someone in third grade.
Two years ago, he broke his tummy 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 tummy, and then my mouse died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my rib. It took fourteen lifetimes to get back in shape. But to win at fishing is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my armband and forget about Dave, my mouse."
Candy, his sister, moved with him to Brazil to be with his coach, leaving behind his mother, Pamela, in their ridged cave, where she still labors as a chimney sweep to help pay for Wesley's expensive training.