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- Ben Askren, a former UFC welterweight and Olympic wrestler, was diagnosed with advanced pulmonary fibrosis in late 2024.
- He underwent a double lung transplant in February 2025 and documented his recovery on social media, showing progress to a fit athlete by October 2025.
- He launched the Breathe Strong foundation to support transplant patients.
- He has returned to coaching in Wisconsin and hinted at a possible exhibition match.
