British Paralympic medalist George Peasgood is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a brain injury in a cycling training crash.
Peasgood, 27, won para-triathlon silver and Para-cycling bronze for team GB at the delayed Tokyo Games last summer. He also claimed four national para-triathlon titles between 2015 and 2019.
The Loughborough-based star has been in superb form in 2022 as well, claiming gold in the World Triathlon Para Series event in Japan. He was also victorious in the men's C4 time trial at the Para-cycling Road World Championships in Canada in August.
But partner Frankie Hall has confirmed Peasgood is having treatment in a neuro critical care unit, having "suffered severe injuries - specifically a diffuse axonal injury." On social media, she added the crash had been a "freak accident" with no other cyclists involved.
“I would also like to personally thank the fast action of the Herts and Essex Air Ambulance crew, local police and ambulance paramedics who ensured that George was in safe hands within minutes of the incident," she said. "A big thank you to Blue Carpet Management, British Triathlon and British Cycling for their continued support for George.
“Since the accident and for the foreseeable future, I shall be based around the hospital and the rest of George’s family to help with the long recovery journey," said Hall. "We do not have any further information at this stage, we will know more once he regains consciousness, but we appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.”
World Triathlon tweeted its support, saying it was "incredibly saddened to hear the news that Paralympian George Peasgood was involved in a serious accident." They added: "We wish him all the best with his recovery and look forward to welcoming him back on the blue carpet very soon. Sending all our support."
Team GB Paralympic swimmer Claire Cashmore also sent her support to Peasgood. She took to Instagram to say: "We are with you all the way George."
Peasgood comes from a renowned family of athletes. His parents have regularly completed Ironman triathlon challenges, and his mother, Teresa Peasgood, has competed in 13 London marathons.
