The Race to Save a Life: A Doctor’s Heroic CPR Rescue at the Berlin Marathon
Our Berlin Marathon Experience: A Life-Saving Moment
In this podcast episode, we share the incredible story of our friend, Dr. Eliza Pierko, a sports medicine physician. During her fifth marathon in Berlin, we were amazed to learn how she stopped at mile 21 to administer CPR to a fellow runner who suffered cardiac arrest. Despite this unexpected challenge, she resumed the race and achieved a personal best. We dive into this remarkable life-saving event, emphasizing the importance of CPR knowledge and highlighting Dr. Pierko’s journey, including her recovery from a severe ankle injury. As hosts, we reflect on the heroic nature of Dr. Pierko’s actions and encourage our listeners to learn CPR, showing that with the right training, any of us can save a life
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00:00 Introduction and Teaser
00:21 Meet Dr. Elisa Pierko
00:54 The Berlin Marathon Incident
02:08 Interview with Dr. Elisa Pierko
04:35 Dr. Pierko’s Running Journey
07:32 The Day of the Marathon
09:37 The Emergency Response
12:31 Reflecting on the Experience
18:37 The Importance of Immediate CPR
19:32 Calling for Help and Team Coordination
20:47 Administering the Shock
22:10 Continuing the Marathon
22:44 Emotional Aftermath
25:28 Support from the Running Community
31:33 Reflecting on the Experience
33:30 Encouraging CPR Training
