After cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin helps set record: 1,293 learn CPR in an hour
NFL safety Damar Hamlin, who survived a cardiac arrest, helped set a Guinness World Record by teaching 1,293 people hands-only CPR in one hour in Pittsburgh. This event was part of his ongoing campaign to raise awareness for emergency response training and access to defibrillators, driven by his personal experience.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights the critical importance of CPR training and emergency preparedness, potentially saving lives by empowering more individuals with life-saving skills, and underscores the impact of personal advocacy.
NFL safety Damar Hamlin has helped 1,293 people learn hands-only CPR in just one hour in Pittsburgh, setting a Guinness World Record and bringing his campaign to improve emergency response training to his home city. The event was held at Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft, in partnership with the American Heart Association, the National Football League and Dr Mikhail Varshavski, widely known online as Dr Mike. The group aimed to teach as many people as possible how to respond when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. The 60-minute session broke the previous record for the most people taught hands-only CPR at one location within an hour. Participants received practical instruction and practised chest compressions on training manikins under the supervision of certified instructors and Guinness World Records adjudicators. The achievement carries particular meaning for Hamlin, who survived a cardiac arrest during a Buffalo Bills game in January 2023.
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