# From Accident to Ironman | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-09-14T23:51:44+00:00
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After surviving a life-threatening car crash that left him with multiple organ failures, a torn aorta, and over a dozen broken bones, Jaxon VandenBrook didn’t just recover—he conquered the IRONMAN Wisconsin in under 13 hours. Now a junior at UW-Madison, he’s switched from nuclear engineering to pre-med, inspired by the surgeons who saved his life. His triumphant finish is a rallying cry for resilience, powered by community, grit, and the unshakable belief that no setback is too big to overcome. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/09/14/uw-madison-student-who-nearly-died-2024-crash-finishes-ironman-wisconsin/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/169da8b63c210bad Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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