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Nicole Fielder
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Sean Fitzmaurice
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Trent Fielder
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Trent Fielder: 我被诊断出患有格林-巴利综合征,随后是慢性炎症性脱髓鞘性多发性神经病(CIDP)。这两种疾病都给我带来了极大的痛苦和行动不便,甚至一度让我濒临死亡。我经历了多次住院治疗,包括一次失败的脊柱手术,以及两次危及生命的栓塞。在最黑暗的时刻,我甚至想过自杀,但我的导盲犬Gunnar救了我。在经历了这些之后,我意识到自己不能放弃,我必须为我的家人和自己而战。我开始专注于康复,利用音乐来恢复肺活量,并通过适应性训练基金会(ATF)找到了新的训练方法和支持性的社群。在Sean Fitzmaurice教练的帮助下,我一步一步地重新学习行走,最终实现了我的目标。我参加了半程铁人三项赛,并获得了世界冠军。我的经历证明,即使在最绝望的情况下,希望仍然存在。 Nicole Fielder: 作为Trent的妻子,我见证了他所经历的一切。他的病情一度非常严重,我担心他会自杀。但是,他顽强的意志和对家人的爱让他坚持了下来。ATF的训练和支持性环境对他帮助很大,让他重新找到了生活的目标和意义。我希望人们从Trent的故事中得到启发,即使在最黑暗的时刻,也总会有希望。 Sean Fitzmaurice: 作为Trent的教练,我看到了他的决心和毅力。医生们往往只关注科学研究的结论,而忽略了患者的潜力。Trent的康复历程证明,只要有正确的训练方法和支持性的环境,即使是看似不可能的事情也是可以实现的。 旁白: 特伦特·菲尔德的故事是一个充满挑战和希望的故事。他从濒临死亡到最终获得世界冠军,这不仅展现了他顽强的意志,也向我们传递了希望和坚持的力量。他的经历告诉我们,即使在最艰难的时刻,我们也应该永不放弃希望。

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What autoimmune disorder did Trent initially suffer from?

Trent was initially diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), an autoimmune disorder that attacks the nervous system.

What was the second autoimmune disease Trent was diagnosed with?

Trent was later diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which causes long-term muscle weakness and fatigue.

What were the consequences of Trent's spinal surgery?

The spinal surgery resulted in the severing of his T10 vertebra, increasing the risk of permanent paralysis from the waist down.

What event nearly took Trent's life after his spinal surgery?

Trent experienced two embolisms, which caused him to flatline and required emergency medical intervention.

How did Trent's service dog, Gunner, help him during his darkest moments?

Gunner prevented Trent from attempting suicide by removing a gun from his reach and staying by his side, providing emotional support.

What unconventional method did Trent use to rebuild his lung capacity?

Trent used music to retrain his lungs, helping him regain breathing rhythm and cope with pain.

What was Trent's first major physical achievement after years of paralysis?

Trent walked independently for the first time in years, using unconventional methods like golf balls, PVC pipe, and tape to assist his rehabilitation.

What significant endurance event did Trent complete after regaining mobility?

Trent completed a half Ironman, which includes a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run in a racing chair.

What message does Trent aim to spread through his athletic achievements?

Trent's mission is to spread hope, often giving away his medals to others and inspiring those facing similar challenges.

What advice does Trent offer to those facing overwhelming challenges?

Trent emphasizes the importance of choosing hope and finding purpose, even in the darkest times, to overcome adversity.

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