Few sporting moments rival the drama of Rob Waddell’s 2008 Olympic rowing trial against Mahé Drysdale, where mid-race heart palpitations forced Rob to ease up, revealing a private struggle with atrial fibrillation.
A year later, he underwent successful cardiac ablation at Waikato Hospital. Now a patron of The Heart Trust, Rob Waddell is giving back, helping ensure world-class cardiac care is accessible across the Midland region.
His journey—from Olympic gold to heart patient—reminds us that heart conditions can affect anyone, and that with expert care, recovery and renewal are always within reach.
