Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/2006 |
| Age | 19 years |
| Birthplace | Mankato, Minnesota, United States |
Latest News about Gus Walz
08/2025
Gus Walz gave an exclusive interview to CBS News, breaking his silence on the viral moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention where he tearfully shouted 'That's my dad' during his father Tim Walz's vice presidential nomination acceptance speech. He described the experience as surreal, noting that to him his dad is just a regular parent who golfs with him and helps around the house. Gus also opened up about overcoming challenges from his nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and anxiety through therapy, family support, and volleyball, where he captains an undefeated high school team in a newly official sport in Minnesota.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the son of Tim Walz |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Attends Central High School in St. Paul, Minnesota |
Personal Life
| Diagnosed in sixth grade with a non-verbal learning disorder, anxiety disorder, and ADHD. | |
| Passionate about volleyball; plays as a setter and serves as captain of his high school team, which reached the state tournament in its first season. | |
| Coaches a girls' volleyball team at a local rec center and works with Minnesota Select on weekends. | |
| Received his driver's license two weeks after his 17th birthday in October 2023. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Tim Walz |
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| Mother | Gwen Walz |
| Siblings | Hope Walz |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a child, Gus had a passion for video games and often preferred spending time alone. | |
| 2. During his childhood, it was discovered that Gus faced challenges related to a non-verbal learning disorder, anxiety disorder, and ADHD. | |
| 3. In 2024, a heartwarming moment occurred when Tim Walz's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention was interrupted by Gus, who proudly exclaimed, 'That’s my dad' while sitting in the front row. | |
| 4. Gus is known for his love of animals and shares his home with a pet dog and cat. |