High School Athletic Trainer Saves Soccer Player's Life After Collapse

Oct 16, 2023

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An athletic trainer has been credited with saving the life of a high school student-athlete in Colorado during a recent soccer match.

According to the local CBS affiliate, which cited a spokesperson for Widefield School District 3, a player “went down” on the field on Oct. 5 at Widefield High School and stopped breathing.

Athletic trainer Laura Smith immediately administered CPR along with utilizing a defibrillator to save the player’s life.

The varsity matchup between Harrison and Widefield was postponed and has been rescheduled for Saturday.

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