Two-time Olympics gold medalist, James Cracknell got a severe accident in 2010 while cycling in the United States. If not for his helmet which saved his head, he would’ve probably died as a result.
How did James Cracknell get his head injury?
James Cracknell got his head injury as a result of a cycling accident that occurred a few days before a major sports event. The accident took place in Los Angeles where the British athlete challenged himself to swim, cycle, row, and run within 18 days.
How bad was James Cracknell affected by the accident?
James Cracknell has probably faced some of the most complicated health challenges after his accident. After he was placed in a 10-day induced coma, his recovery came with epilepsy, memory loss, short temperedness, and other related illnesses.
When he was ridiculed by internet trolls for being the first celebrity to be voted out during Strictly Come Dancing 2019, he shared that he couldn’t dance properly because he had forgotten the dance steps he was taught before the event.