Team GB decathlete Ben Gregory, 31, is fighting for life in hospital

A top Team GB athlete has been left fighting for life after being involved in a serious bike crash.

Decathlete Ben Gregory, 31, has competed in three Commonwealth Games but is in a coma having suffered a fractured skull, neck and brain haemorrhages.

His girlfriend Naomi Heffernan said she had ‘never been so scared’ and that Gregory needed ‘positive thoughts and prayers’.

She wrote: ‘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.

‘I’ve never felt so scared, helpless and sick to the stomach.

‘Ben needs you positive thoughts and prayers right now. Those who 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.’

His girlfriend Naomi Heffernan said she had ‘never been so scared’ and that Gregory needed ‘positive thoughts and prayers’

Gregory (pictured with Heffernan) has competed in three Commonwealth Games but is in a coma having suffered a fractured skull, neck and brain haemorrhages

Welsh Athletics said: ‘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.’

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