Ben Askren admits double-lung transplant almost feels like a ‘bad dream’ now that he’s wrestling again just one year later
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is returning to competitive wrestling just one year after undergoing a life-saving double-lung transplant. Despite lingering medical limitations, Askren describes his recovery as feeling like a bad dream and is preparing for a match against Belal Muhammad.
Why it matters
The story highlights the extreme physical resilience of professional athletes and the advancements in transplant recovery that allow individuals to return to high-impact sports.
It’s hard to believe that Ben Askren is returning for a wrestling match in RAF just barely one year removed from a near-death experience that ended with him receiving a double-lung transplant.
The article is a straightforward human-interest sports profile with no political or ideological framing.
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