Chapter 1
Rewriting the brain's recovery blueprint
Chapter 2
Legendary physical resurrections
Chapter 3
The science of the support squad
Chapter 4
Your personal starting line
Ch 2 · Legendary physical resurrections
coach Yuzuru Hanyu's Olympic Comeback
With no ice for weeks, he chased the jumps in his mind and won the gold!
coach After severe 1976 Nürburgring burns, Ferrari's Niki Lauda finished fourth at Monza 42 days later, forcing Enzo Ferrari's respect and redefining safety.
Quiz
In which year did Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda make his heroic, blood-soaked return to racing at the Italian Grand Prix?
Quiz
At which notoriously dangerous German racetrack did Niki Lauda suffer his near-fatal crash in 1976?
coach Hamilton's one-armed wave symbolizes the ultimate comeback mindset for anyone starting over.
Quiz
How many days after her life-altering shark attack did Bethany Hamilton return to the water to surf again?
Quiz
What type of shark attacked 13-year-old surfer Bethany Hamilton off the coast of Kauai in 2003?
Fun Fact
Distraction hair: To stop the media from constantly asking about his knee injuries before the 2002 World Cup, Brazilian soccer star Ronaldo shaved his head except for a front patch!
Quiz
How many goals did Brazil's Ronaldo score during the 2002 FIFA World Cup after returning from his knee surgeries?
Quiz
Which specific, vital knee structure did Ronaldo fully rupture twice before his 2002 World Cup comeback?
Glossary
comeback (noun)
A return to a former position of strength, success, or prosperity. In 1976, Niki Lauda made a legendary comeback to racing only six weeks after a fiery crash.
A return to a former position of strength, success, or prosperity. In 1976, Niki Lauda made a legendary comeback to racing only six weeks after a fiery crash.
Quiz
To which classical composer's piece did Yuzuru Hanyu skate his record-breaking short program at the 2018 Olympics?
Quiz
At which Winter Olympics did Yuzuru Hanyu successfully defend his men's singles gold medal despite his severe ankle injury?