{
  "id": 10108410,
  "title": "Cyclist 'died eight times' before getting a new heart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/cyclist-died-eight-times-before-getting-a-new-heart",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:34:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-27/transplant-games-cameron-butcher/107184388"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cyclist Cameron Butcher, aged 24, received a heart transplant after suffering from chronic fatigue and an abnormally low heart rate. Six months post-surgery, he triumphed in a triathlon and will participate in the upcoming Australian Transplant Games in Launceston from September 26 to October 3. Butcher boasts nine lives, having been saved eight times by a pacemaker installed in his early 20s. His first life-saving shock occurred at 22 when he lay unconscious after picking up a frisbee. Four shocks in 10 minutes later led to his transplant. Despite the ordeal, Butcher is now fitter than ever and participating in the Australian Transplant Games, which include cycling, tennis, swimming, and six-a-side soccer.",
  "summary": "Nearly two years after receiving a heart transplant at 24, Wollongong cyclist Cameron Butcher says he feels fitter than ever as he gears up to compete in the Australian Transplant Games.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cameron Butcher, 24, died eight times before heart transplant",
    "Suffered chronic fatigue, abnormally low heart rate",
    "Participating in Australian Transplant Games September 26-3"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The successful transplant has enabled Cameron Butcher to regain his athletic pursuits, marking a significant turnaround in his health and quality of life after years of medical interventions.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Cyclist 'died eight times' before getting a new heart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/cyclist-died-eight-times-before-getting-a-new-heart-10110815",
        "published": "2026-09-27T01:34:25.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}