Welsh athlete Ben Gregory is in a coma after he being involved in a bike crash.
Gregory, aged 31, has represented Wales and Great Britain, competing in three Commonwealth Games.
His partner, Naomi Heffernan, revealed the news on social media, detailing his injuries and asking for "thoughts and prayers" from friends and family.
She said: "For those of you who haven't heard yet, yesterday afternoon Ben was in a serious bike accident. He has fractured his skull, neck and multiple hemorrhages to his brain.
"He's in a coma and on life support. I've never felt so scared, helpless and sick to the stomach.
"Ben needs your positive thoughts and prayers right now. Those that know Ben know how strong he is mentally and physically, he's a fighter and he'll get through this. Please pray for him and send all the positive energy and thoughts you can muster. Thank you."
Welsh Athletics said in a statement: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben's friends and family at this time.
"Ben's accomplishments as an athlete speak for themselves: Wales' greatest ever decathlete - three Commonwealth Games, the Welsh record holder and representing Wales and Great Britain multiple times.
"The outpouring of support across social media is testament to his popularity as a person and as an athlete. Everyone who has had the privilege of training or competing alongside Ben will speak of his incredible love of life, his kindness, support and loyalty.
"We will all continue to pray for a full recovery for Ben."
Gregory was involved in another bike crash in October 2020 but escaped serious injury after a collision with a car in London.
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