James Cracknell 'stable' after fracturing skull in road crash
James Cracknell, the adventurer and Olympic rowing champion, is in a “stable” condition in hospital following treatment for head injuries after a road crash in the United States.
Cracknell, 38, an Olympic rowing champion, was “sitting up in bed and talking” to his wife Beverly, his parents and Ben Fogle, his fellow adventurer, his spokeswoman said.
He was knocked off his bicycle by a truck while on an attempt to cross the United States.
Doctors and family were pleased with the progress James was making after suffering a fractured skull in the crash, she added.
“He continues to do very well but he has had head trauma and we are taking it step by step at the moment.
“It’s good that his family are with him, and Mum and Dad beeing there is always reassuring,” she added.
Cracknell’s life was saved by his crash helmet, which took the full force of the impact.
The accident happened just after sunrise at 5.30am on Tuesday near the city of Winslow, Arizona.
The Olympic gold medallist was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Phoenix.
Cracknell was attempting to break an endurance record by crossing the United States from Los Angeles to New York - running, cycling, rowing and swimming - in 16 days.
Doctors described his head injuries as “moderate to severe” but said Cracknell did not lose consciousness and was able to talk to paramedics.
They expect him to make a full recovery although it is not known when he will be released from hospital.
A 2,745-mile bike race he had planned to undertake from Canada to Mexico with Fogle next month, has been postponed because of the accident.
The pair have collaborated on a number of adventures, including as racing to the South Pole and rowing the Atlantic.
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