Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Watch Ben Plaster’s journey back to whitewater kayaking after completely rupturing his Achilles tendon. Surgery, rehab, a full year away from his usual rhythm, long hours in the gym, and finally the reward that comes from a mountain of extremely hard work.

Video: Ben Plaster

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