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flag Ex-Olympian Silken Laumann survived a near-fatal wasp sting in New Zealand in Feb 2025, thanks to quick action and a renewed focus on mindfulness.

flag Ex-Olympian Silken Laumann survived a near-fatal wasp sting in February 2025 while hiking on a remote New Zealand island, suffering anaphylactic shock and losing consciousness. flag Thanks to an EpiPen administered by her brother-in-law—after her husband’s reminder—she regained awareness but faced a second severe reaction nearly three hours later, treated by emergency responders with epinephrine and steroids. flag Stranded without cell service, she reflected on her life with clarity and gratitude before deciding she wanted to live. flag Since then, she has embraced mindfulness through meditation, breathwork, and yoga, focusing on simple joys and daily gratitude, viewing life as fragile yet beautiful as she begins 2026.

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