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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lisa Salmon

James Cracknell on recovering from a brain injury and the importance of asking for help

James Cracknell opens up about his brain injury, the importance of counselling and coping strategies (Coulthursts/PA) -

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury has been a long journey for former Olympic rower James Cracknell.

But 15 years after the wing mirror of a fuel tanker smashed into his head as he was cycling in the US, the double Olympic gold medallist is close to being back to normal, following a gargantuan struggle to understand the way his injury affected his personality, mental health and capabilities.

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