British decathlete Ben Gregory in coma after bike accident

Gregory’s girlfriend, Naomi Heffernan, revealed the news in an Instagram post
British decathlete Ben Gregory in coma after bike accident
Ben Gregory is in a coma in hospital after being knocked off his bike (Martin Rickett/PA)

Former Team GB decathlete Ben Gregory is in a coma with serious head and neck injuries after being knocked off his bike.

Gregory’s girlfriend, Naomi Heffernan, revealed the news in an Instagram post, writing: “Ben was in a serious bike accident. He has a fractured skull, neck and multiple haemorrhages to his brain. He’s in a coma and on life support.

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