Apple Watch ECG saves triathlete’s life

A triathlete named Connor credits his Apple Watch with saving his life after its electrocardiogram (ECG) feature flagged signs of atrial fibrillation during intense training, prompting doctors to uncover a previously unknown congenital heart condition that required open-heart surgery.
In a short testimonial video released by Apple on its official YouTube channel on August 20, 2026, titled “Apple Watch ECG: Connor’s True Apple Watch Story,” Connor describes how his fitness stea