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The Man Who Redefined Resilience By Winning Gold After Two Kidney Transplants - Omar Tom

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#366: The Man Who Redefined Resilience By Winning Gold After Two Kidney Transplants - Omar Tom

This week’s guest is Omar “OT” Tom, a double kidney transplant recipient and inspirational athlete who won gold in the 200m sprint for Team UAE at the World Transplant Games

Despite being born with serious kidney conditions, he has used sport as a way to celebrate life, defy expectations and show that organ recipients can not only survive but thrive.

In this powerful episode, Omar shares his journey from the first signs of kidney problems to life after two transplants. He reflects on the symptoms that changed his childhood, the realities of surgery and recovery and what it meant to accept that life might never be “normal.”

Omar opens up about his close bond with his father, the painful experience of kidney rejection and the emotional weight of feeling like a failure. Yet his story takes a transformative turn as he discovers strength through fitness, ultimately competing and winning gold at the World Transplant Games. With honesty and hope, Omar delivers a message that organ recipients can thrive, inspiring listeners with his resilience, gratitude and determination to celebrate life after transplantation.

4:02 – Omar’s early symptoms and diagnosis

15:00 – The journey to finding a donor

24:30 – The donor and their relationship

29:05 – Facing kidney rejection

48:00 – Staying healthy after transplantation

1:12:24 – Lessons from being a gold medalist

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#366: The Man Who Redefined Resilience By Winning Gold After Two Kidney Transplants - Omar Tom

This week’s guest is Omar “OT” Tom, a double kidney transplant recipient and inspirational athlete who won gold in the 200m sprint for Team UAE at the World Transplant Games

Despite being born with serious kidney conditions, he has used sport as a way to celebrate life, defy expectations and show that organ recipients can not only survive but thrive.

In this powerful episode, Omar shares his journey from the first signs of kidney problems to life after two transplants. He reflects on the symptoms that changed his childhood, the realities of surgery and recovery and what it meant to accept that life might never be “normal.”

Omar opens up about his close bond with his father, the painful experience of kidney rejection and the emotional weight of feeling like a failure. Yet his story takes a transformative turn as he discovers strength through fitness, ultimately competing and winning gold at the World Transplant Games. With honesty and hope, Omar delivers a message that organ recipients can thrive, inspiring listeners with his resilience, gratitude and determination to celebrate life after transplantation.

4:02 – Omar’s early symptoms and diagnosis

15:00 – The journey to finding a donor

24:30 – The donor and their relationship

29:05 – Facing kidney rejection

48:00 – Staying healthy after transplantation

1:12:24 – Lessons from being a gold medalist

Show Sponsors:

AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences.

https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers

Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp.

https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp

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Follow Omar Tom on Social Media

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/otofficial/

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