Hot dog eating contest? student-athlete dies after choking
MADELYN “MADIE” NICPON – A student/athlete died after choking during a hot dog eating contest.
Choking is a blockage of the upper airway by food or other objects, which prevents a person from breathing effectively.
When a choking incident happens, the basic treatment is by performing “Abdominal Thrusts.”
The first step is to stand behind the person who’s choking. Then, place your arms around their waist and bend them forward.
After that, clench 1 fist and place it right above their belly button.
Next, put the other hand on top of your fist and pull sharply inwards and upwards. Repeat this movement up to 5 times.
Meanwhile, a student/athlete named Madelyn “Madie” Nicpon died after choking during a hot dog eating contest.
It was on Saturday (US time) when an off-campus charity fundraiser was held.
One of the competitions in the “Play for Pink” event for breast cancer awareness was a hot dog eating contest.
Madelyn “Madie” Nicpon, a 20-year-old student/athlete from Tufts University, was among those who participated in the competition.
But in the middle of the hot dog eating contest, she choked and became unconscious.
Initially, responders performed life-saving procedures on site. She was then transported to Mt. Auburn Hospital. She was subsequently transferred to Massachusetts General Hospital where she passed away.
According to 9gag.com, Madie played on the Tufts lacrosse team as a defender. She studied biopsychology with a plan to enter the medical field after graduation.
On Sunday, a memorial was held for the lacrosse player which was attended by thousands of students.
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