In Loving Memory Of Fallen Athletes Young and Adult

We hold remembrance for young athletes lost to sudden cardiac events—each life a reminder of the critical need for early detection:

• Connor Kasin, 17 – Collapsed during a Long Island hockey game and passed despite immediate care
• Chase McEachern, 11 – Collapsed at school from atrial flutter; passed away, prompting AED policy reforms
• Jake Burnam, 11 – Fainted on the ice, later diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Jordan Boyd, 16 – Junior hockey player collapsed and died at training camp; revealed arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
• Boris Sádecký, 24 – Pro hockey player who collapsed mid-game and died from cardiac inflammation
• Semaj Wilkins, 14 – High school football freshman died after collapsing in practice, autopsy revealed an enlarged heart 
• Mikah King, 15 – Football player collapsed during practice in Georgia; later died at the hospital 
• O’Jay Reese, 17 – AAU basketball player collapsed minutes into a tournament game and passed away

• Wes Leonard, 16 – High school basketball star collapsed on court shortly after scoring the winning shot

• Unnamed high school gymnast, 16 – Collapsed on the mat during intensive training and tragically lost her life

We honor these athletes, and all those that have fallen, by advancing non-invasive, athlete-focused screening—before the next warning sign is missed.

Professional and Amateur Athletes

------------------In Our Memory------------------Lorena Blanco
Sport/Role: Professional Female Bodybuilder
Date of Death: July 2025 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected heart attack while training for Ms. Olympia
Career Highlights: Preparing for the prestigious Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas at the time of death.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training sessions; cause suspected to be heart attack. Passing shocked the bodybuilding community due to her young age and competitive prospects.
 Sport/Role: Women’s Soccer Coach, Former Player
Date of Death: 1 August 2025 (Age 44)
Cause: Cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Beloved high school girls’ soccer coach in Southern Arizona; recognized for mentoring and inspiring student-athletes.
Circumstances: Passed away suddenly, leaving a deep impact on her players, colleagues, and community.
 Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder, 2018 Mr. Olympia Winner
Date of Death: 6 November 2021 (Age 46)
Cause: Reportedly heart attack
Career Highlights: Oldest Mr. Olympia winner in history (43 years, 5 months). Known for symmetrical proportions, wide shoulders, and outstanding conditioning.
Circumstances: Passed away suddenly, shocking the bodybuilding world. Had been banned from the 2019 Olympia due to unresolved legal accusations. Never had the chance to defend his title.
 Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 22 August 2017 (Age 26)
Cause: Unwitnessed acute cardiac event; severe cardiomegaly (heart weighed ~833 g)
Career Highlights: Pro card at 21, multiple IFBB top finishes; widely considered a future Mr. Olympia contender.
Circumstances: Previously collapsed onstage at the 2017 Arnold Classic Australia. Found unconscious at home; early reports suggested choking, but autopsy confirmed massive heart enlargement, common with steroid and HGH use.
 Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder, Classic Physique & 212 Division
Date of Death: 6 October 2021 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected aneurysm, possible cardiac involvement
Career Highlights: Consistent top-three Olympia finishes, respected for his conditioning and professionalism.
Circumstances: Found unresponsive in hotel room days before competing in the Olympia. Had blood near his nose; CPR attempts unsuccessful.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Nutritionist, Trainer
Date of Death: 8 April 2022 (Age 55)
Cause: Heart attack following cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Renowned for prioritizing clients’ well-being and fitness education.
Circumstances: Experienced chest and arm pain before collapse on 26 March; symptoms ignored. Passed 13 days later in hospital.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, “Father of Natural Bodybuilding”
Date of Death: 21 November 2020 (Age 81)
Cause: Heart attack, hours after discovering wife deceased
Career Highlights: Mr. America, Mr. Universe winner; one of few to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger; advocate for drug-free bodybuilding.
Circumstances: Lifelong proponent of natural training; maintained excellent condition until passing.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 5× NABBA Mr. Universe Champion
Date of Death: 2006 (Age 47)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Dominated NABBA Mr. Universe in the 1980s; tied record for most wins in the competition’s history.
Circumstances: Passing shocked bodybuilding community due to his elite status and apparent health.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2021 (Age 58)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Pro card in 1993; top-three finish in 2003 Masters Olympia.
Circumstances: Veteran of multiple pro events with nearly 30 years in bodybuilding.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 46)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Known as “The Canadian Moose”; Pro card in 2002.
Circumstances: Competed from 1996–2004; retired due to injuries and trained others.
 Sport/Role: Dominican Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2020 (Age 49)
Cause: Heart attack, possible pre-existing health conditions
Career Highlights: Multiple-time Dominican bodybuilding champion; recognized as one of the strongest in the country.
Circumstances: Passed after years of representing Dominican Republic bodybuilding at international shows.
 Sport/Role: Female Physique Competitor
Date of Death: 13 August 2019 (Age 43)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Competed at 2019 Tampa Pro; 16th place in debut show.
Circumstances: Passed just days after her first pro competition.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, Actor
Date of Death: 23 July 2021 (Age 65)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: 5× Masters Mr. World, 2× Mr. Universe (WFF); roles in Braveheart and Gladiator.
Circumstances: Died on a boat in Turkey; had suffered a prior heart attack in 2006.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 11 September 2011 (Age 37)
Cause: Massive heart attack
Career Highlights: Won 2001 Toronto Pro in pro debut.
Circumstances: Collapsed in condo pool area; revived briefly but died in hospital. Autopsy showed prior minor heart attack.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 2× Mr. Olympia
Date of Death: 30 August 2019 (Age 78)
Cause: Heart attack while swimming; drowned
Career Highlights: Titles in 1976, 1981 Mr. Olympia; close friend and training partner of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack off Sardinian coast, drowned before reaching medical care.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2014 (Age 52)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: 1987 NPC Nationals Middleweight Champion.
Circumstances: Collapsed at local gym; CPR attempts failed.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2007 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack during workout
Career Highlights: 7th place, 1990 Mr. Olympia.
Circumstances: Experienced breathing trouble while training; collapsed despite paramedic intervention.
 Sport/Role: NPC & IFBB Masters Competitor
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple top-five Masters Olympia finishes.
Circumstances: Recent diagnosis of heart disease; also battling pneumonia and kidney issues at time of death.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 29 November 2013 (Age 44)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Largest competitive bodybuilder of his era; 27-inch arms.
Circumstances: Known more for size than competitive placings; retired early.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, Former Olympic Weightlifting Invitee
Date of Death: 2005 (Age 44)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple national titles, including Mr. USA and Mr. America.
Circumstances: Balanced competitive career with charity work.
 Sport/Role: Italian IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 33)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Guinness World Record holder for largest competitive bodybuilder weight.
Circumstances: Suffered cardiac arrest, struck head in fall.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 1979 Mr. Olympia Heavyweight Winner
Date of Death: 10 June 2001 (Age 49)
Cause: Heart complications, presumed heart attack
Career Highlights: Famous for “Heavy Duty” training philosophy.
Circumstances: Found dead in bed by his brother Ray Mentzer, who died two days later.
 Sport/Role: Cameroonian Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: 26 June 2003 (Age 28)
Cause: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Career Highlights: Played for clubs in France, England; Cameroon national team star.
Circumstances: Collapsed during FIFA Confederations Cup match; could not be revived.
 Sport/Role: Hungarian Footballer, Forward
Date of Death: 25 January 2004 (Age 24)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation, linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Career Highlights: Played for Benfica and other European clubs.
Circumstances: Collapsed during a match against Vitória Guimarães; died despite on-field medical care.
 Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: 28 August 2007 (Age 22)
Cause: Cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Played for Sevilla FC; key role in UEFA Cup victories.
Circumstances: Collapsed during match vs Getafe; died three days later in hospital.Iker Casillas
Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Goalkeeper
Date of Death: Survived heart attack (Born 20 May 1981)
Cause: Myocardial infarction during training
Career Highlights: Legendary Real Madrid and Spain national team goalkeeper; multiple major titles.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack at FC Porto training; treated and recovered.
 Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 8 August 2009 (Age 26)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to enlarged heart
Career Highlights: Captain of RCD Espanyol.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training session; died later that day.
 Sport/Role: Italian Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 4 March 2018 (Age 31)
Cause: Sudden cardiac arrest from undiagnosed heart condition
Career Highlights: Captain of Fiorentina; over 200 Serie A appearances.
Circumstances: Found dead in hotel room before match in Udine.
 Sport/Role: English Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: Survived cardiac arrest (Born 6 April 1988)
Cause: On-field cardiac arrest during FA Cup match
Career Highlights: Played for Bolton Wanderers and England youth teams.
Circumstances: Collapsed vs Tottenham Hotspur; resuscitated after extended efforts. Retired from professional football.
 Sport/Role: NFL Pro Football
Dated: Jan 2, 2023
Event: Reports confirmed he went into cardiac arrest, a condition caused by electrical dysfunction in the heart leading it to stop beating. Medical Reviewer: Gregory Payne, M.D., Ph.D.

------------------In Our Memory------------------

Zeke Upshaw

• Sport: Basketball (Grand Rapids Drive, NBA G League)
• Event: Sudden cardiac arrest on March 24, 2018; died two days later at age 26.
• Cause: Officially ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy); some experts believe HCM. Both are inherited heart disorders linked to ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest.

Omar Carter

• Sport: Basketball (Brazil, Dominican Republic; semi-pro in Charlotte, NC)
• Event: Heart stopped for 13 minutes during a game in 2013 at age 25.
• Cause: HCM-triggered sudden cardiac arrest. Survived after immediate intervention and induced coma.

Gaines Adams

• Sport: NFL (Chicago Bears)
• Event: Died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 26.
• Cause: Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), undiagnosed prior to death.

Marc-Vivien Foe, Miklos Feher, Antonio Puerta

• Sport: Soccer (International level)
• Event: All died on the field between 2004–2007.
• Causes:
  • Foe (28, Cameroon) — HCM
  • Feher (24, Hungary) — HCM
  • Puerta (22, Spain) — ARVD/C (arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy)

Ryan Shay

• Sport: Marathon running (U.S. Olympic Trials)
• Event: Collapsed and died Nov 3, 2007, at age 28.
• Cause: Enlarged, scarred heart causing fatal arrhythmia. Scar origin unknown.

Flo Hyman

• Sport: Volleyball (U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, 1984)
• Event: Died Jan 24, 1986, during a match in Japan.
• Cause: Undiagnosed Marfan syndrome leading to aortic dissection.

Jared Butler

• Sport: Basketball (Utah Jazz)
• Event: Diagnosed with HCM at 17 during a routine exam; no symptoms.
• Outcome: Cleared to play, NCAA champion with Baylor, now an NBA player and HCM awareness advocate.

Roger Black

• Sport: Track & Field (Olympic Silver Medalist, 400m, 1996)
• Event: Diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation at age 11.
• Outcome: Retired healthy, continues recreational running.

------------------In Our Memory------------------

Lorena Blanco

Sport/Role: Professional Female Bodybuilder
Date of Death: July 2025 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected heart attack while training for Ms. Olympia
Career Highlights: Preparing for the prestigious Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas at the time of death.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training sessions; cause suspected to be heart attack. Passing shocked the bodybuilding community due to her young age and competitive prospects.
 Sport/Role: Women’s Soccer Coach, Former Player
Date of Death: 1 August 2025 (Age 44)
Cause: Cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Beloved high school girls’ soccer coach in Southern Arizona; recognized for mentoring and inspiring student-athletes.
Circumstances: Passed away suddenly, leaving a deep impact on her players, colleagues, and community.
 Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder, 2018 Mr. Olympia Winner
Date of Death: 6 November 2021 (Age 46)
Cause: Reportedly heart attack
Career Highlights: Oldest Mr. Olympia winner in history (43 years, 5 months). Known for symmetrical proportions, wide shoulders, and outstanding conditioning.
Circumstances: Passed away suddenly, shocking the bodybuilding world. Had been banned from the 2019 Olympia due to unresolved legal accusations. Never had the chance to defend his title.
 Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 22 August 2017 (Age 26)
Cause: Unwitnessed acute cardiac event; severe cardiomegaly (heart weighed ~833 g)
Career Highlights: Pro card at 21, multiple IFBB top finishes; widely considered a future Mr. Olympia contender.
Circumstances: Previously collapsed onstage at the 2017 Arnold Classic Australia. Found unconscious at home; early reports suggested choking, but autopsy confirmed massive heart enlargement, common with steroid and HGH use.
 Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder, Classic Physique & 212 Division
Date of Death: 6 October 2021 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected aneurysm, possible cardiac involvement
Career Highlights: Consistent top-three Olympia finishes, respected for his conditioning and professionalism.
Circumstances: Found unresponsive in hotel room days before competing in the Olympia. Had blood near his nose; CPR attempts unsuccessful.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Nutritionist, Trainer
Date of Death: 8 April 2022 (Age 55)
Cause: Heart attack following cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Renowned for prioritizing clients’ well-being and fitness education.
Circumstances: Experienced chest and arm pain before collapse on 26 March; symptoms ignored. Passed 13 days later in hospital.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, “Father of Natural Bodybuilding”
Date of Death: 21 November 2020 (Age 81)
Cause: Heart attack, hours after discovering wife deceased
Career Highlights: Mr. America, Mr. Universe winner; one of few to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger; advocate for drug-free bodybuilding.
Circumstances: Lifelong proponent of natural training; maintained excellent condition until passing.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 5× NABBA Mr. Universe Champion
Date of Death: 2006 (Age 47)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Dominated NABBA Mr. Universe in the 1980s; tied record for most wins in the competition’s history.
Circumstances: Passing shocked bodybuilding community due to his elite status and apparent health.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2021 (Age 58)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Pro card in 1993; top-three finish in 2003 Masters Olympia.
Circumstances: Veteran of multiple pro events with nearly 30 years in bodybuilding.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 46)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Known as “The Canadian Moose”; Pro card in 2002.
Circumstances: Competed from 1996–2004; retired due to injuries and trained others.
 Sport/Role: Dominican Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2020 (Age 49)
Cause: Heart attack, possible pre-existing health conditions
Career Highlights: Multiple-time Dominican bodybuilding champion; recognized as one of the strongest in the country.
Circumstances: Passed after years of representing Dominican Republic bodybuilding at international shows.
 Sport/Role: Female Physique Competitor
Date of Death: 13 August 2019 (Age 43)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Competed at 2019 Tampa Pro; 16th place in debut show.
Circumstances: Passed just days after her first pro competition.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, Actor
Date of Death: 23 July 2021 (Age 65)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: 5× Masters Mr. World, 2× Mr. Universe (WFF); roles in Braveheart and Gladiator.
Circumstances: Died on a boat in Turkey; had suffered a prior heart attack in 2006.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 11 September 2011 (Age 37)
Cause: Massive heart attack
Career Highlights: Won 2001 Toronto Pro in pro debut.
Circumstances: Collapsed in condo pool area; revived briefly but died in hospital. Autopsy showed prior minor heart attack.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 2× Mr. Olympia
Date of Death: 30 August 2019 (Age 78)
Cause: Heart attack while swimming; drowned
Career Highlights: Titles in 1976, 1981 Mr. Olympia; close friend and training partner of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack off Sardinian coast, drowned before reaching medical care.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2014 (Age 52)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: 1987 NPC Nationals Middleweight Champion.
Circumstances: Collapsed at local gym; CPR attempts failed.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2007 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack during workout
Career Highlights: 7th place, 1990 Mr. Olympia.
Circumstances: Experienced breathing trouble while training; collapsed despite paramedic intervention.Hans Hopstaken
Sport/Role: NPC & IFBB Masters Competitor
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple top-five Masters Olympia finishes.
Circumstances: Recent diagnosis of heart disease; also battling pneumonia and kidney issues at time of death.
 Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 29 November 2013 (Age 44)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Largest competitive bodybuilder of his era; 27-inch arms.
Circumstances: Known more for size than competitive placings; retired early.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, Former Olympic Weightlifting Invitee
Date of Death: 2005 (Age 44)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple national titles, including Mr. USA and Mr. America.
Circumstances: Balanced competitive career with charity work.Sport/Role: Italian IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 33)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Guinness World Record holder for largest competitive bodybuilder weight.
Circumstances: Suffered cardiac arrest, struck head in fall.
 Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 1979 Mr. Olympia Heavyweight Winner
Date of Death: 10 June 2001 (Age 49)
Cause: Heart complications, presumed heart attack
Career Highlights: Famous for “Heavy Duty” training philosophy.
Circumstances: Found dead in bed by his brother Ray Mentzer, who died two days later.
 Sport/Role: Cameroonian Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: 26 June 2003 (Age 28)
Cause: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Career Highlights: Played for clubs in France, England; Cameroon national team star.
Circumstances: Collapsed during FIFA Confederations Cup match; could not be revived.
 Sport/Role: Hungarian Footballer, Forward
Date of Death: 25 January 2004 (Age 24)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation, linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Career Highlights: Played for Benfica and other European clubs.
Circumstances: Collapsed during a match against Vitória Guimarães; died despite on-field medical care.
 Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: 28 August 2007 (Age 22)
Cause: Cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Played for Sevilla FC; key role in UEFA Cup victories.
Circumstances: Collapsed during match vs Getafe; died three days later in hospital.
 Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Goalkeeper
Date of Death: Survived heart attack (Born 20 May 1981)
Cause: Myocardial infarction during training
Career Highlights: Legendary Real Madrid and Spain national team goalkeeper; multiple major titles.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack at FC Porto training; treated and recovered.Daniel Jarque
Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 8 August 2009 (Age 26)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to enlarged heart
Career Highlights: Captain of RCD Espanyol.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training session; died later that day.
 Sport/Role: Italian Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 4 March 2018 (Age 31)
Cause: Sudden cardiac arrest from undiagnosed heart condition
Career Highlights: Captain of Fiorentina; over 200 Serie A appearances.
Circumstances: Found dead in hotel room before match in Udine.
 Sport/Role: English Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: Survived cardiac arrest (Born 6 April 1988)
Cause: On-field cardiac arrest during FA Cup match
Career Highlights: Played for Bolton Wanderers and England youth teams.
Circumstances: Collapsed vs Tottenham Hotspur; resuscitated after extended efforts. Retired from professional football.

------------------In Our Memory------------------

Damar Hamlin (Age 24)

• Sport/Role: NFL Pro Football
• Dated: Jan 2, 2023
• Event: Reports confirmed he went into cardiac arrest, a condition caused by electrical dysfunction in the heart leading it to stop beating. Medical Reviewer: Gregory Payne, M.D., Ph.D.

 

Zeke Upshaw

• Sport: Basketball (Grand Rapids Drive, NBA G League)
• Event: Sudden cardiac arrest on March 24, 2018; died two days later at age 26.
• Cause: Officially ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy); some experts believe HCM. Both are inherited heart disorders linked to ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest.

Omar Carter

• Sport: Basketball (Brazil, Dominican Republic; semi-pro in Charlotte, NC)
• Event: Heart stopped for 13 minutes during a game in 2013 at age 25.
• Cause: HCM-triggered sudden cardiac arrest. Survived after immediate intervention and induced coma.

Gaines Adams

• Sport: NFL (Chicago Bears)
• Event: Died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 26.
• Cause: Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), undiagnosed prior to death.

Marc-Vivien Foe, Miklos Feher, Antonio Puerta

• Sport: Soccer (International level)
• Event: All died on the field between 2004–2007.
• Causes:
  • Foe (28, Cameroon) — HCM
  • Feher (24, Hungary) — HCM
  • Puerta (22, Spain) — ARVD/C (arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy)

Ryan Shay

• Sport: Marathon running (U.S. Olympic Trials)
• Event: Collapsed and died Nov 3, 2007, at age 28.
• Cause: Enlarged, scarred heart causing fatal arrhythmia. Scar origin unknown.

Flo Hyman

• Sport: Volleyball (U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, 1984)
• Event: Died Jan 24, 1986, during a match in Japan.
• Cause: Undiagnosed Marfan syndrome leading to aortic dissection.

Jared Butler

• Sport: Basketball (Utah Jazz)
• Event: Diagnosed with HCM at 17 during a routine exam; no symptoms.
• Outcome: Cleared to play, NCAA champion with Baylor, now an NBA player and HCM awareness advocate.

Roger Black

• Sport: Track & Field (Olympic Silver Medalist, 400m, 1996)
• Event: Diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation at age 11.
• Outcome: Retired healthy, continues recreational running.