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One Last Wave - Standing up to cancer

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Sebastián Galdós-Tangüis
May 29, 2026

A Chilean surfer who survived neuroblastoma as a child faces new health setbacks as she competes at a major tournament. After months out of the water and ongoing medical checks, she returns to competition, navigating difficult waves, injuries and pressure - while fighting for a place on the podium.

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Sports Life — Overcoming Challenges with Sports

Everything we know about life can be found in sports: Success and failure, euphoria and despair. Sports Life tells stories from across the globe, where sports drives personal growth and changes lives.

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