EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 28 MIN
INTERVIEW: Xavier died in a half marathon. His family is still looking for answers
from Hack · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Xavier was a happy, popular 20-year-old when he took a trip to Melbourne for a half marathon.It ended in heartbreak.In front of his family, Xavier suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and died.About three young Australians die every week in Australia from sudden cardiac arrest but sometimes there's no warning.In this chat, Dave speaks with Xavier's mum Alison, who is pleading with politicians to put more money into research. She opens up about what it's like to lose a child and why she's passionate about sharing Xavier's story with other young Australians.Guests:Alison Grove O'Grady, Australian Sudden Cardiac Arrest AllianceGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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