Tag #Perseverance

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Heart Transplant Recipient Defies Prognosis, Becomes Elite Athlete

Elena Maslova, diagnosed with a failing heart in 2018, received a life-saving transplant and has since become a competitive athlete, participating in marathons, triathlons, and long-distance swims, defying her initial prognosis.

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40% Bias Score

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De Jong's Perseverance Pays Off: Reaches Champions League Semifinals with Barcelona

Frenkie de Jong, a Dutch midfielder, has reached the Champions League semifinals with FC Barcelona for the first time in his sixth season with the club, demonstrating perseverance despite facing financial struggles, media speculation, and injury.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Triple Amputee's Perilous Pacific Solo Sail

Triple amputee Craig Wood is attempting a solo, 7,000-nautical-mile sail across the Pacific Ocean from Mexico to Japan for charity, facing increasing dangers as his journey progresses.

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24% Bias Score

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Revision Surgery Improves Outcome for Woman with Charcot's Foot Amputation

Tracey White, 60, underwent a below-the-knee amputation in 2021 due to Charcot's foot, a complication of diabetic neuropathy; persistent pain led to a revision surgery in 2024, significantly improving her condition and allowing her to return to physical activity.

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12% Bias Score

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Teacher's Year-Long Charity Cycle Nears Completion

Kent history teacher Jacob Zintel-Warner is nearing completion of his year-long, 18,500km solo charity cycle around the world, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital after being inspired by former students treated there; he is currently in Australia and plans to finish in August.

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8% Bias Score

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Rafinha's Rise: From Favelas to FC Barcelona

Rafinha, a Brazilian footballer who overcame poverty, rejection, and a career-threatening injury, rose to become a key player for FC Barcelona, scoring crucial Champions League goals and earning a place as the team's fourth captain.

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No Poverty
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Premature Baby Defies Odds, Thriving at Four

Anastasia, born prematurely at 28 weeks weighing 1160 grams, spent nine months in neonatal intensive care, defying doctors' predictions that she wouldn't survive. Now thriving at nearly four years old, her story highlights parental perseverance and the importance of unwavering support for families f...

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44% Bias Score

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Mother Runs Marathon to Celebrate Daughter's Milestone

Fran Condry is running the London Marathon to celebrate her daughter Mia's 18th birthday; Mia was born with cerebral palsy and other complications, and Sense, a disability charity, has been instrumental in her development; the family has raised £13,500.

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28% Bias Score

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Evenepoel's Remarkable Return After Career-Threatening Injury

Following a December 2024 training accident involving a postal vehicle that resulted in a fractured scapula, several broken ribs and a hand injury, cyclist Remco Evenepoel returned to competition, winning the Brabantse Pijl and placing third in the Amstel Gold Race. Evenepoel credits his wife and hi...

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Wolverhampton Man's Ultra Marathon Fundraising for Mother's MS

James March, a 24-year-old from Wolverhampton, is running the Jungle Ultra marathon in the Amazon rainforest in June to raise funds for two MS charities after being inspired by his mother's condition, primary progressive MS, which prevents her from moving from the neck down or communicating.

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4% Bias Score

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65-Year-Old Minor League Veteran Becomes MLB's Oldest Opening Day Rookie

At 65, Al LeBoeuf, after 44 seasons in minor league baseball and overcoming a near-fatal injury and cancer, will be the oldest opening-day rookie as the Milwaukee Brewers' new hitting coach, a testament to his dedication and resilience.

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Dutch Speed Skater Overcomes Illness to Win Third World Title

Dutch speed skater Femke Kok won her third consecutive world title in the 500 meters despite battling a CMV virus infection that nearly ended her season; she gradually returned to training and achieved the win, setting a remarkable example of perseverance and the importance of adaptive coaching.

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32% Bias Score

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