Derek Weida net worth and salary: Derek Weida is a Bodybuilder who has a net worth of $230 million. Derek Weida was born in in December 20, 1985. Army veteran turned bodybuilder known for his advocacy of other military members suffering from depression. Crediting exercise with helping him out of a dark period after his forced military retirement, he co-founded The Next Objective to help other veterans access and afford fitness tools.
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💰Derek Weida Net worth: $230 million
About
Army veteran turned bodybuilder known for his advocacy of other military members suffering from depression. Crediting exercise with helping him out of a dark period after his forced military retirement, he co-founded The Next Objective to help other veterans access and afford fitness tools.
Before Fame
An army paratrooper who had dreams of being a career military member, he was shot through the right knee in Baghdad in 2007. Although doctors initially thought he would be able to return to active service, he was eventually medically retired.
Trivia
He eventually had his right leg amputated above the knee in 2011 and replaced with a prosthetic. He has more than 500,000 followers on Instagram.
Family Life
He grew up in Minnesota, where he returned after retiring from active duty.
Associated With
The value of fitness and strength for veterans has been epitomized in the Invictus Games, which were created by British military veteran Prince Harry.
