Ohio State’s two-time Big Ten wrestling champion’s life was hanging by a thread. The wrestler returned from the verge of death after being shot by a gunman months back. But he seemed to bring his fighting spirits beyond the mats, only to emerge victorious in the battle of life. Once this was won, another battle ensued right after. That was, returning to the mats, healing the scars of the harrowing incident from his body and mind. And he made his mark here as well.

Just after being released from the hospital on September 29, he gave a visit to his training arena. Recently, the daunting wrestler showed up once again in training, alongside his teammates. Undoubtedly, there remains concern whether it is too early for him to return to a physically demanding sport like wrestling. But here is a twist. The wrestling prodigy embraced his sport in a new role while also ensuring no harm was done to his health.