British decathlete Ben Gregory. in a critical state after participation in serious bike crash over weekends.
The 31-year-old Welsh athlete suffered skull and neck fractures and multiple cerebral hemorrhages, according to his partner Naomi Heffernan.
On Instagram, she wrote: “He in coma and on life support.
“Ben needs your positive thoughts and prayers right now. know Ben know how he is strong mentally and physically, he is a fighter and he will handle it.
“Please pray for him and send all the positive energy and thoughts you can muster.”
Gregory represented Great Britain and competed for Wales at three Commonwealth Games – in Delhi in 2010 Glasgow in 2014, and four years ago on the Gold Coast.
Since then it has become personal trainer as well as coach.
Fellow British Athletics stars sent their well wishes, with former world champion hurdler Dai Green describes Gregory as “one of the most beautiful and positive people I had the pleasure of being on the track.”
“Keep fighting Ben,” he said. added in tweet.
Retired heptathlete Kelly Sotherton, a three-time Olympic bronze medalist, said Gregory was “the energy we all love.” on in team”.
“You have this Ben,” she wrote.
Stephen Morris, ex-Paralympic 1500m runner shares Green’s sentiments.
“I hope he manages,” he said. of Gregory on Twitter.
“One of dearest guys I met in my athletics days.”
‘Pray for a full recovery’
Welsh Athletics issued a statement calling Gregory “the nation’s greatest decathlete”.
Our thoughts and prayers with Ben’s friends and family at this time,” the statement said.
“Ben’s accomplishments as an athlete speak for Sami: Wales’ Greatest Decathlete – Three Commonwealth Games, Welsh record holder and represents several Wales and the UK times.
“Outpouring of support through social media is a testament to his popularity as a person and as an athlete.
“Each who had the privilege of training or competition with Ben will talk of his incredible love of life, his kindness, support and loyalty.
“We’ll all keep on praying for a full recovery for Ben.”
Gregory in promotion at Commonwealth Games 2018
Gregory was also reportedly involved in bike crash in October 2020, but avoided serious injury.
In this incident, he faced with a car in London, according to WalesOnline.
