7 Months After Almost Losing Leg Due to Deadly Disease, Nebraska Huskers’ Wrestling Star Makes Miraculous Comeback for Season Opener

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ByNitish Kumar Singh

Nov 5, 2023 | 5:15 AM EST

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It was only a few months earlier when there was a slight chance of Nebraska Huskers wrestling prodigy, Peyton Robb’s survival. However, battling with a disease that is so rare in the United States, the wrestling champ is hitting the mat again. The North Dakota State Championship is witnessing a great comeback of the Nebraska Huskers as well as their star wrestler.

This season has seen one of the greatest comebacks in the university wrestling arena. A man with determination woven from steel backs the Huskers. Despite being diagnosed with one of the rarest skin diseases, Peyton Robb, brings glory to the mat. On average, every one of the five unlucky ones who get this disease dies of an almost incurable disease. But some warriors portray the definition of resilience.

A good start to the wrestling season for the Huskers

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The Nebraska Huskers wrestling team has made an impressive start to the season. In their season opener, the Huskers recorded a resounding victory over North Dakota State, winning 31-12.

Strong individual performances and a collective team effort marked the team’s performance, setting the tone for the rest of the season. The official Twitter handle of Nebraska Wrestling tweeted after a great comeback from Peyton Robb.

Caleb Smith (125) started the day off strong for the Huskers, claiming a 9-5 decision. Ridge Lovett (149) earned the first bonus-point victory for NU, claiming an 11-1 major decision win. Peyton Robb (157) kept the momentum going, scoring an 18-3 tech. fall. Antrell Taylor (165) tallied a pin in the opening period of the match, helping the Huskers hold a 15-3 advantage with four matches remaining.

157 | Make that two 𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 victories in a row! @Probb290 uses a TD in each period to earn the 18-3 tech fall 💪
Huskers up 15-3 at the break pic.twitter.com/Iawgcjqtra
— Nebraska Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) November 4, 2023

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This season opener for the Huskers was instrumental as their star wrestler Peyton Robb has been hitting the wrestling mat after a courageous battle with a rare disease.

An inspirational comeback for Peyton Robb

In April 2023, doctors diagnosed Peyton Robb, a wrestler from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and dangerous skin condition. The infection led to sepsis in his blood, which later revealed that he likely had blood clots in his lungs.

In a concerning situation, they rushed him to the hospital. There, Robb underwent multiple dead tissue removal surgeries on his leg. After all the suffering, the surgery went well and Peyton Robb is back with phenomenal form. Expressing his gratitude, Peyton stated, “I was drawn in right away. I immediately loved the staff at Nebraska. I knew I would have the best training partners because Jordan Burroughs was here, James Green, Tyler Berger, they’re all really high-level wrestlers. I knew this was the place for me.”

His road to the wrestling mat has been long and painful, but the wrestler has shown strength and resilience throughout the ordeal. Robb’s journey to recovery has been a difficult one, but his positive attitude and fighting spirit have been an inspiration to many. He pushed through the pain, worked tirelessly with his physiotherapists, and slowly but surely, started to regain his strength.

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His impressive career in junior wrestling and his determination to overcome this life-threatening condition embody his courage. Peyton Robb truly exemplifies the power of resilience and the human spirit.

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