Come Back Happier – My Journey from Near-Death Experience to World-Class Ranking
What matters more in life than living?
A minor sports injury turned into a disaster for inline speed skater Laethisia Schimek when an error was made in her medical treatment. Following a collapsed lung and internal bleeding, she was on the brink of death. Even after her hospital stay, she was plagued by breathing problems and panic attacks. But then, she fought her way back to the top. Eight months after her traumatic injury, Laethisia finished third in the 500-metre race at the European Championships and subsequently became the World Games champion in 2022. This is a first-hand account about drawing new strength from a crisis and on what a near-death encounter can teach us about life.
- Clawing back life after a near-death experience – and getting to the top ranks of athletics
- Encourages readers to draw new strength from setbacks with practical tips for your own mental strength
Laethisia Schimek
Laethisia Schimek, born in 1992, is a German inline speed skater who specializes in sprint distances. She is a multiple German and European champion and won the gold medal at the World Games in 2022.
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