Jessica Pegula acknowledges Buffalo Bills athletic trainer Denny Kellington’s contribution in saving Damar Hamlin’s life
Jessica Pegula appreciates Buffalo Bills athletic trainer Denny Kellington in giving CPR to Damar Hamlin at the right time which saved the American football player's life.
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Jessica Pegula and Denny Kellington
Jessica Pegula has a long association with American football and the NFL. Her parents- Terry and Kim Pegula own the NFL team Buffalo Bills. On January 3, 2023, Buffalo Bills took on Cincinnati Bengals. It was an exciting fixture. The fans of both sides were cheering on. But suddenly the game came to a halt.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after making a tackle. He suffered a cardia arrest. Soon, Bills athletic trainer Denny Kellington rushed to the field. He gave CPR to the injured player and restored his heartbeat, while the players from both the teams sat around him in a circle, praying.
Jessica Pegula thanked Denny Kellington and called him a ‘hero’.
“One hero who should be recognized here: Last night, I was told the work of Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington in administering CPR to Damar Hamlin on Monday was absolutely vital. The speed and skill with which he and others reacted = A huge difference-maker,” she was reported to have said.
Damar Hamlin has been rushed to a nearby hospital. Doctors told the media that he was in critical condition. Recent news has arrived that the American football safety is showing a remarkable recovery after the incident. But he may have to stay in the hospital for quite some time as he is still ‘critically ill‘.
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Jessica Pegula’s reaction when she saw the incident with Damar Hamlin
When the incident with Damar Hamlin happened, Jessica Pegula was in Australia in the middle of Team USA’s United Cup tie. She was supporting Frances Tiafoe. However, she took some time to take a look at her mobile phone. She was shocked when she saw the news and recording of the match.
“I felt sick. It was just terrible. I think everyone felt that way that was watching,” the World No.3 continued.
Jessica Pegula also sent her prayers for the return of the good health of the American football player. Other tennis players such as Billie Jean King, Patrick McEnroe, Eugenie Bouchard, Ons Jabeur, Rennae Stubbs, Coco Gauff and John Isner among others joined in with her.
Meanwhile, the World No.3 helped her Team USA to win the inaugural edition of the United Cup over the course of the week. She won her singles match against Harriet Dart and then partnered with Taylor Fritz to beat the mixed doubles pair of Dan Evans and Harriet Dart in Team USA’s match against Team Great Britain.
She then won her singles match against Iga Swiatek and again she and World No.9 played as doubles pair to beat Polish mixed doubles pair Alicja Rosolska and Lukasz Kubot in their semi-final round tie against Team Poland. In the final she defeated Italy’s Martina Trevisan to help her team win the United Cup 2023.
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