Damar Hamlin’s first question when he woke up was amazing.
The medical team who have been caring for the athlete held a press conference to update the media and the world on his condition.
Hamlin had to be given CPR after collapsing on the pitch and suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.
Medics rushed on to the field in Cincinnati on Monday after the young footballer collapsed in the middle of a game.
The Buffalo Bills explained the star was hit in the chest with a tackle, but appeared to get back to his feet and adjust his helmet.
He then tragically began to stumble backwards and collapsed to the ground.
CPR was carried out on the footballer for almost 10 minutes before he was transported to hospital.
The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lDWNAOEPX4
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
The network cut to commercial break multiple times as Joe Buck and Troy Aikman spoke seriously about the horrific scenes that were taking place on the field.
ESPN doing a really good job covering the now suspended Bills vs Bengals game. Buck, Aikman, and Salters all with the right tone.
Studio folks helping out with Booger showing the emotion most viewers are feeling. pic.twitter.com/ttt5NC0cjk
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 3, 2023
Dr. Timothy Pritts and Dr. William Knight IV said that the athletes neurological condition seems to not have been seriously damages during the cardiac arrest, that he can do ‘big motor movements and follow commands’.
People magazine reported that the 24-year-old’s ‘first question’ upon waking up was who won the game between the Bills and Bengals. The medical team responded:
“You won. You won at the game of life.”
Amazing.
