Fast Track to the Top: Arkansas man overcomes crash injuries by competing in Iron Man races

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - There are defining moments in all our lives. How we respond to them can change our entire future. Accepting what is dealt to you is one option but finding the courage to fight through the pain and chaos is another. David Helms was faced with that decision 12 years ago. He decided to fight back. 

In November of 2011, Helms was driving about 65 miles per hour down a two-lane highway in Dothan, Alabama when a truck heading in the opposite direction crossed into his lane and hit his car head-on.

“I don’t remember anything. I don’t remember the hospital stay and don’t remember the treatment.”

The impact was so strong, the dashboard of his car went through his right knee. He also suffered a brain injury. His recovery was physically emotionally and financially draining.

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