5 Good Things: The Cyclist With a New Heart & Medal for Team USA

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These athletes from all over the world have something in common: an organ transplant and a new shot at greatness. After nearly eight decades and a daughter’s determined search, two siblings reconnect. A 4-year-old called 911 to chat and the police showed up with some sweet surprises. This couple from Wisconsin set a world record at the annual wife-carrying contest. Plus, this town in Sweden put their church on wheels. 

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Host/Producer: Krista Bo 
Producer: Eryn Mathewson 
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 
Special Thanks: Muhammad Darwish, Max Burnell, Bryce Urbany, Boglarka Kosztolanyi and Jamie Barton 

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These athletes from all over the world have something in common: an organ transplant and a new shot at greatness. After nearly eight decades and a daughter’s determined search, two siblings reconnect. A 4-year-old called 911 to chat and the police showed up with some sweet surprises. This couple from Wisconsin set a world record at the annual wife-carrying contest. Plus, this town in Sweden put their church on wheels. 

Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here

Host/Producer: Krista Bo 
Producer: Eryn Mathewson 
Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 
Special Thanks: Muhammad Darwish, Max Burnell, Bryce Urbany, Boglarka Kosztolanyi and Jamie Barton 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-08-23 14 min
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