Meet Pekka Hyysalo: once a rising star in professional skiing, until one fateful moment altered his trajectory forever.
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“I thought that being alive is of course really precious, but skiing was my everything.”
In this gripping interview with High Performance, Pekka joins Jake and Damian to discuss the pivotal moment that transformed his life. From facing a coma and brain injury, to his remarkable progress to recovery.
Pekka vividly recounts the 2010 skiing accident that plunged him into a coma; leaving doctors uncertain over his chances of survival. Awakening to a reality shattered by devastating news, he articulates the sense of loss due to his extremely severe traumatic brain injury.
He shares significant milestones in his rehabilitation, from simple tasks like tying his shoelaces to the daunting challenge of standing again.
“There is always a possibility for a brighter future… It is out there.”
In the face of depression and the threat of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, Pekka's resilience shines as he continues to pursue skiing and advocate for mental health awareness.
In this raw and inspiring conversation, Pekka Hyysalo's journey serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience, offering hope and encouragement through life’s most challenging moments.
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