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BBC News
14-04-2025
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Tai Woffinden reveals extent of injuries after Poland crash
Three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden has revealed the full extent of the injuries he suffered in a serious crash in Poland last 34-year-old, from Scunthorpe, was airlifted to hospital and placed into a medically-induced coma after he collided with a team-mate on 30 March. Woffinden said his injuries included a double break in his right leg, a broken back, broken shoulder, multiple broken ribs, a punctured lung, fractured arm and extensive blood a post on social media, he said it was "wild" to type the list out. Accompanying the list of injuries, he also posted a video on Instagram of himself walking with the use of a frame on a hospital ward and said it had been filmed "10 days post-coma".Woffinden had only just returned to the sport after he suffered a broken elbow in June, which ended his 2024 is the country's most decorated rider after winning Grand Prix world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2018. He also finished runner-up in 2016 and 2020. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Speedway champion "on the mend" after crash
A motorcycle speedway world champion who was involved in a serious crash in Poland last month has said he is "on the mend". Tai Woffinden, from Scunthorpe, had been racing for his club Rzeszow on 30 March when he was involved in a collision with a team-mate. Woffinden suffered multiple fractures and an injury to his chest and was put into a medically induced coma. In a post on social media he said: "Turns out my injuries and an induced coma ain't no joke. I just need a little more time to rest." Hey guys, turns out my injuries and an induced coma ain't no joke. Im on the mend, please bear with me for now. I just need a little more time to rest. I'll update you all later on in the week. Please know how much i appreciate all the love and support from all over the world — Tai Woffinden (@TWoffinden) April 13, 2025 Woffinden had only recently made a comeback to the sport after he suffered a broken elbow in June which ended his 2024 season. "Please know how much I appreciate all the love and support from all over the world," he added, and promised further updates on his condition later in the week. The sportsman is one of the country's most decorated racers after winning three Grand Prix world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2018. He also finished runner-up in 2016 and 2020. The 34-year-old was born in Scunthorpe, the son of speedway rider Rob Woffinden, but grew up partly in Australia before returning to the town to race for the Scunthorpe Scorpions. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Speedway rider in coma after racing crash Third speedway world title for Woffinden
BBC News
13-04-2025
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Speedway champion Tai Woffinden "on the mend" after crash
A motorcycle speedway world champion who was involved in a serious crash in Poland last month has said he is "on the mend".Tai Woffinden, from Scunthorpe, had been racing for his club Rzeszow on 30 March when he was involved in a collision with a suffered multiple fractures and an injury to his chest and was put into a medically induced a post on social media he said: "Turns out my injuries and an induced coma ain't no joke. I just need a little more time to rest." Woffinden had only recently made a comeback to the sport after he suffered a broken elbow in June which ended his 2024 season."Please know how much I appreciate all the love and support from all over the world," he added, and promised further updates on his condition later in the sportsman is one of the country's most decorated racers after winning three Grand Prix world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2018. He also finished runner-up in 2016 and 34-year-old was born in Scunthorpe, the son of speedway rider Rob Woffinden, but grew up partly in Australia before returning to the town to race for the Scunthorpe to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
02-04-2025
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Tai Woffinden's wife thanks fans for support after speedway crash
The wife of three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden has thanked fans for their patience, love and support after he was involved in a serious on Instagram, Faye Woffinden wrote: "Our hearts are heavy, and we are taking things one moment at a time."Her 34-year-old husband, who is from Scunthorpe, was airlifted to hospital after he collided with a teammate during a race meeting in Poland on officials from Rzeszow later said Woffinden had been placed into a medically-induced coma after he underwent surgery for multiple fractures and an injury to his chest. In her post, Mrs Woffinden asked for "patience and understanding" and said her family "need a little more time" before they could share a further update on her husband's said: "Please know how deeply grateful we are for your patience, your love, and your support – it truly means the world to us."In the midst of this incredibly difficult time, your support reminds us that we are not facing this alone."Woffinden, who has previously ridden for Scunthorpe, Poole, Wolverhampton and Sheffield, had only just returned to the sport after he suffered a broken elbow in June which ended his 2024 is one of the country's most decorated racers after winning three Grand Prix world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2018. He also finished runner-up in 2016 and 2020. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
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Speedway rider in coma after racing crash
A three-time speedway world champion is in a medically induced coma after a crash in Poland, according to team officials. Tai Woffinden, from Scunthorpe, had been racing for his club Rzeszow on Sunday when he was involved in a collision with a teammate. In a statement, club officials said Woffinden was taken by helicopter to hospital where he underwent surgery after suffering multiple fractures and an injury to his chest. The 34-year-old has been placed into a medically-induced coma on a ventilator and is in a stable condition in intensive care, the club confirmed. Woffinden had only recently made a comeback to the sport after he suffered a broken elbow in June which ended his 2024 season. In addition to racing in Poland, he was due back in the UK to ride for the Sheffield Tigers in the British Speedway Premiership against Birmingham on Thursday. The South Yorkshire club has asked fans not to share rumours about the crash "out of respect for Tai and his family". Woffinden is one of the country's most decorated racers after winning three Grand Prix world titles in 2013, 2015 and 2018. He also finished runner-up in 2016 and 2020. Rob Godfrey, the promoter of the Scunthorpe Scorpions where Woffinden started his career in 2006, said the "speedway world will be hoping for a speedy recovery". He said: "I spoke to him last week and he was so focussed on his racing. "This was going to be a rebuilding year to get back to the world championships in 2026 so it's bitterly disappointing. "Every time these riders get on a bike they put themselves on the line. Hopefully he will recover from it and be ok again." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Third speedway world title for Woffinden Watch: Rider thrown from bike escapes serious injury Tai Woffinden Scunthorpe Speedway
