A TRAGIC STORY OF A COVID VACCINE-INJURED EXTREME TRIATHLETE
About the film:
The documentary chronicles the life-altering journey of Heiko Sepp, a renowned extreme triathlete, and the unforeseen challenges he faces after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.
Set against the backdrop of Norway's breathtaking landscapes, the film navigates through Heiko's remarkable athletic achievements, the sudden onset of debilitating health complications, and his relentless pursuit of answers in the face of uncertainty.
Everything changED for Heiko after he receivED his second COVID-19 vaccination in September 2021.
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What starts as overwhelming chest pain soon escalates into a cascade of debilitating symptoms, including heart inflammation, joint pain, muscle spasms, and episodes of passing out. As his health deteriorates, his once vibrant life is overshadowed by pain, uncertainty, and frustration.
The documentary follows Heiko's arduous journey through numerous hospital visits, medical tests, and consultations with healthcare professionals. Despite his athletic prowess and a lifetime of peak health, Heiko finds himself struggling to navigate a healthcare system that offers few answers and little relief.
The financial strain on his family adds another layer of complexity to their ordeal as they seek solutions in private clinics.
Through intimate and unfiltered interviews, the film captures the depth of love, resilience, and camaraderie that sustains Heiko and his loved ones through the darkest moments of their journey.
Ann, Heiko's devoted wife, shares her own journey of coping with the upheaval caused by Heiko's illness.
As Heiko's search for a diagnosis leads him to an esteemed immunologist, the documentary explores the emerging understanding of vaccine-induced autoimmunity and its implications for individuals like Heiko.
A saga of greatness, tragedy and transformation.
A saga of greatness, tragedy and transformation.
HEIKO'S SUPERHUMAN FEATS
Heiko has achieved impressive podium placements in extreme triathlons:
first place at Evergreen Endurance
second place at Alaskaman
third-place finishes in Norway's Ironman
third-place Scotland's CELTMAn