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Heart Attack Survivor Advocates for Defibrillators in Sports

3/11/2026

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New Zealand axeman Woolley suffered a severe near-fatal heart attack while chopping wood, aided by a defibrillator.
He was airlifted to hospital for urgent treatment.
He quickly recovered fully.
He returned to Canterbury to compete.
Woolley, who has a history in timbersports, is now advocating for defibrillators at sporting venues and encouraging regular health checks for men.

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Story summary

New Zealand axeman Woolley suffered a severe near-fatal heart attack while chopping wood, aided by a defibrillator.
He was airlifted to hospital for urgent treatment.
He quickly recovered fully.
He returned to Canterbury to compete.
Woolley, who has a history in timbersports, is now advocating for defibrillators at sporting venues and encouraging regular health checks for men.