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Fox 61: After a near fatal cardiac arrest, Connecticut triathlete shares his story of survival

Written by Gaylord | April 09, 2026

 

"The fact that he was in such good shape prior is absolutely the reason he is still with us."

Triathlete Beats the Odds: Bobby’s Journey from Cardiac Arrest to Recovery

Nearly a year ago, Haddam resident and seasoned triathlete Bobby Nims faced his toughest challenge yet, when a severe allergic reaction led to cardiac arrest and left him facing a long, difficult recovery.

Through a month long inpatient stay at Yale-New Haven Hospital followed by rigorous physical therapy at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare in Cromwell, Bobby continues working to regain the strength to race again. Read or watch Bobby's full story on Fox61.