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Cyclist 'died eight times' before getting a new heart
Sep 27, 2026 3 min readAustralia · NSW
The short version
Wollongong cyclist Cameron Butcher, 24, is competing in the Australian Transplant Games nearly two years after receiving a heart transplant. He reports feeling fitter than ever after his procedure.
Why this matters — from Rex
This item is not directly relevant to immediate safety or planning for hikers, trail runners, campers, or climbers.
Where
Approximate location · Wollongong
#cycling#transplant-games
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