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College wrestler who died of heatstroke during training begged coaches for help, family says

College wrestler who died of heatstroke during training begged coaches for help, family says

by The Grant Brace Story Team | Aug 24, 2021 | The Grant Brace Story Project

A Tennessee family is suing the University of the Cumberlands following the death of a 20-year-old wrestling student last year. Grant Brace died during wrestling practice Aug. 31, 2020, from heatstroke, according to a lawsuit obtained by the Lexington Herald-Leader....
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“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”

Grant and I’s childhood was no exception.
We fought like siblings—but we loved hard. The dynamic duo, always off on some big adventure or causing a little harmless chaos. Looking back now, I cherish every memory. The laughter, the mischief, the bond… it was the good stuff. The good old days—even if we didn’t know it then.

Listen more on Punishment Hill, The Grant Brace Story Podcast, out now - link in bio.

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Our parents always encouraged us to play sports— Our parents always encouraged us to play sports—but made it clear that sports were a privilege. Character, faith, and academics came first.

We celebrated Grant’s wins with passion, but the real pride came from watching him grow into an incredible young man—one who gave his all on the mat and in the classroom.

Pictured: The 2017 Academic Award for a GPA >3.5

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Finding Grant’s daily voice memos was a gut punc Finding Grant’s daily voice memos was a gut punch. He’d started recording them to remember what happened each day and to track when things felt unfair. Listening back now, they’ve been a powerful window into the emotional manipulation and toxic culture he was facing. Honest, raw, and heartbreaking.

Listen to Punishment Hill, The Grant Brace Story podcast, out now. Link in bio

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This is one of Jackie’s (Grant’s mom) favorite This is one of Jackie’s (Grant’s mom) favorite pictures of him. It captures Grant’s independence and confidence, as he had a friend take a picture of him by himself in front of a cool sign. Grant was all about capturing memories through photos, and we are so grateful for that now.

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Congratulations to Rhyin M., this year’s recipie Congratulations to Rhyin M., this year’s recipient of the Grant Brace Legacy Award! Rhyin went above and beyond to support his entire team, and the coaches recognized his selflessness and dedication. We were truly honored to present him with this award in Grant’s memory!! 🏆

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Congrats to Rhyin for being this year’s Grant Br Congrats to Rhyin for being this year’s Grant Brace Legacy Award recipient at @ahstornadoes! 🏅

One of our favorite things to do through the Grant Brace Foundation is to get our boots on the ground and speak directly with athletes who are in the thick of it. Even as teenagers, we’re always surprised—and moved—by how much they relate to Grant’s story and express gratitude for learning about heat stroke.

We truly believe that by sharing Grant’s story, we have—and will continue to—save lives. 💛

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One of our favorite stops each year is the Alcoa H One of our favorite stops each year is the Alcoa High School @ahstornadoes wrestling banquet. Grant wrestled here, and it’s an honor to present the Grant Brace Legacy Award to a teammate who truly embodies his spirit, loyalty, and heart. The 2024 winner was the perfect reflection of everything Grant stood for.

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Grant was the kind of person everyone deserves the Grant was the kind of person everyone deserves the chance to know. Discover the beginnings of his story through his family’s eyes. Check out the unique timeline of his greatest achievements on our website—link in bio!

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Hear about Grant through his older sister Kaylee’s eyes. Listen in full to our podcast!
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The B.R.A.C.E. Protocol is on the move! Looking fo The B.R.A.C.E. Protocol is on the move! Looking forward to giving these out to local athletes and parents. 
Which color water bottle do you all prefer? Comment below!

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Grant was the kind of friend who was everyone’s Grant was the kind of friend who was everyone’s hype man. He may not have always had the coolest trick on the trampoline or the highest wrestling win record, but he was all about supporting his friends and teammates.

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I wish we could tell you that our story is unique, I wish we could tell you that our story is unique, but unfortunately, Grant’s death is happening to other athletes far too often. The disheartening part is that exertional heat stroke is 100% preventable with the right recognition and treatment. Listen to our podcast to learn more! Link in bio.

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