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Tragedy strikes people of all walks. Wrestlers are one of the most resilient groups of people on the planet. In this series, we take a look at wrestlers who have faced extreme adversity and have been able to not only overcome but thrive in the face of adversity.

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No Sad Stories: (Episode 3) Ian Malesiewski - Trailer

Jun 19, 2023

Ian Malesiewski was a Fargo All-American with tons of potential and an upward trending trajectory. Until everything changed. He was competing in the Cadet World Team Trials in Akron, OH when he got paralyzed during a wrestling match.


Ian takes us through his journey from life saving surgery to what life has become since his accident. Despite all of the challenges, Ian has thrived through adversity and is currently in law school at Harvard.