A prime Staff GB athlete has been left combating for all times after being concerned in a critical bike crash.
Decathlete Ben Gregory, 31, has competed in three Commonwealth Video games however is in a coma having suffered a fractured cranium, neck and mind haemorrhages.
His girlfriend Naomi Heffernan stated she had ‘by no means been so scared’ and that Gregory wanted ‘optimistic ideas and prayers’.
She wrote: ‘Ben was in a critical bike accident. He has a fractured cranium, neck and a number of haemorrhages to his mind. He’s in a coma and on life assist.
Mr Gregory’s accidents come simply two days after he took to Instagram teasing some ‘thrilling information’ that he hoped to share quickly, accompanied by a video clip of himself exercising on a treadmill.
Decathlete Ben Gregory, 31, has been left combating for all times after being concerned in a critical bike crash. He and his girlfriend Naomi Heffernan are pictured on the Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint in Thailand in early January 2022
Mr Gregory’s accidents come simply two days after he took to Instagram teasing some ‘thrilling information’ that he hoped to share quickly, accompanied by a video clip of himself exercising on a treadmill
Gregory has competed in three Commonwealth Video games however is in a coma having suffered a fractured cranium, neck and mind haemorrhages. Heffernan requested for ‘optimistic vibes and prayers’ in a social media put up on Sunday
His girlfriend Naomi Heffernan stated she had ‘by no means been so scared’ and that Gregory wanted ‘optimistic ideas and prayers.’ The couple is pictured collectively in September 2021
Mr Gregory shared video of himself working on a treadmill simply two days in the past, telling his followers that he had ‘some thrilling information to share quickly.’
The athlete’s put up detailed how he accomplished warn up and working drills and an higher physique and hamstring exercise. He then did a calm down routine that consisted of a four-minute run and one-minute stroll at what Mr Gregory described as a ‘cruisey attractive tempo.’
He additionally included #practice in his put up, suggesting he might have been getting ready for an upcoming occasion.
Heffernan stated on Sunday she has ‘by no means felt so scared, helpless and sick to the abdomen.’
‘Ben wants you optimistic ideas and prayers proper now. Those that know Ben understand how sturdy he’s mentally and bodily, he’s a fighter and he’ll get via this.
‘Please pray for him and ship all of the optimistic vitality and ideas you’ll be able to muster.’
Welsh Athletics stated: ‘Our ideas and prayers are with Ben’s family and friends right now.
‘Ben’s accomplishments as an athlete communicate for themselves: Wales’ biggest ever decathlete – three Commonwealth Video games, the Welsh document holder and representing Wales and Nice Britain a number of occasions.
‘The outpouring of assist throughout social media is testomony to his reputation as an individual and as an athlete. Everybody who has had the privilege of coaching or competing alongside Ben will communicate of his unbelievable love of life, his kindness, assist and loyalty.
‘We’ll all proceed to hope for a full restoration for Ben.’
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Gregory urged his Instagram followers to put on a helmet whereas biking in an October 2020 put up
Gregory and Heffernan are pictured on the Koh Nang Yuan Viewpoint in Thailand in early January 2022
