Tag: Athlete comeback
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Boxing Comeback After Sepsis Amputations: Adam’s Journey
Two Years, One Unlikely Victory When Adam Smith fell ill with the flu, no one predicted that a routine infection would reshape the rest of his life. Sepsis, striking while immunity was compromised, sent the then-healthy 50-year-old into a three-week coma. He awoke to a harsh reality: both arms and legs would be partially amputated.…
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Cancer survivor Niels Hintermann ready to race again on the slopes
Health setback and a steady recovery In October 2024, the Zurich-born alpine racer Niels Hintermann faced a life-changing challenge: a lymphoma diagnosis that required chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The news was a shock for a man whose career is built on precision and speed down World Cup slopes. The diagnosis, while serious, came with timely treatment,…