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Simon Page was 19 years old when his heart ruptured, leading to a week in ICU.

But he's back to fighting form - and is training for the Iron Man challenge in Tallin, Estonia.

The race, which Simon himself refers to as a "triathlon for nutters", includes a 2.3 mile (3.8km) swim, 111 mile (180km) cycle and then a 26 mile (42km) run.

Then a Sports Business student at University of West England, Simon was gutted to miss out on six weeks of exercise after his injury. He says this was a "motivator" to push himself with the challenge of the Iron Man.

"I remember when I was in that hospital bed, thinking ‘I'd do anything to just be outside doing some sports’" Simon told 5 Live Drive.

He's already run a half marathon and will be doing a half Iron Man in Jönköping, Sweden as preparation. But Simon says he still faces some resistance - from his mum.

"Each day she messages me, ‘Are you sure you got clearance?’" he joked.

This clip is originally from 5 Live Drive on 29 May 2024.