Golfer given 1% chance of survival wins maiden title
Leonie Harm, a German golfer who was given less than a 1% chance of survival after being hit by a car in 2013, has won her first Ladies European Tour title. She achieved this remarkable feat at the German Masters, finishing with a one-shot victory. Harm's journey from severe injuries to professional success highlights her resilience and determination.
- ▪Leonie Harm was hit by a car in 2013 and given a slim chance of survival.
- ▪She won her maiden Ladies European Tour title at the German Masters thirteen years later.
- ▪Harm had previously won several amateur titles and turned professional in 2020.
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Golfer given 1% chance of survival wins maiden titleImage source, Tristan Jones/LETImage caption, Leonie Harm turned pro in 2020ByMatt DavisBBC Sport Senior JournalistPublished25 minutes agoLeonie Harm was given less than a 1% chance of survival when she was hit by a car in 2013.Thirteen years later and the German has won her maiden Ladies European Tour title with a one-shot victory at the German Masters.It caps a remarkable back story for the 28-year-old.Harm had been out jogging when she was hit by a car travelling 70km/h (44mph)., externalIt was the paramedics at the scene who gave given her a very slim chance of surviving.She was put in a coma but despite severe brain injuries and multiple bone fractures she returned to the golf course just seven weeks later.A year later and she won…
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