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James Cracknell

@jamescracknell

Ex GB rower. Won 6 world titles & 2 Olympic golds between 1997-04. Went from Olympic rowing to rowing the Atlantic. Enough of that, now do all sorts.

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I am raising money for two causes TCS London Marathon that are close to my heart. Brain Injury and our armed forces. I appreciate the strain on people's wallets, even a small amount will make a huge difference to these amazing causes. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/j… Thanks so much, James

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Picking up my TCS London Marathon race pack. Good Omen, my race number is my lucky one 44779. Game on. Next year, Cracknell Jr I'll be your bag man. If you have a spare pound I'm running for two amazing causes. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/j… Thank you and have a great weekend. James

Picking up my <a href="/LondonMarathon/">TCS London Marathon</a> race pack. Good Omen, my race number is my lucky one 44779. Game on. Next year, Cracknell Jr I'll be your bag man.
If you have a spare pound I'm running for two amazing causes.
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/j…
Thank you and have a great weekend. James
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme: moving more for mental health. It's not an exercise campaign, but highlighting the link between moving & mental health. I find rowing & riding a motorbike give me a special freedom. Great ride to the London 2012 rowing lake

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme: moving more for mental health.  It's not an exercise campaign, but highlighting the  link between moving &amp; mental health.  I find rowing &amp; riding a motorbike give me a special freedom. Great ride to the London 2012 rowing lake
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So, so sad. Enjoyed watching him on the pitch, inspired by him off it and proof it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. RIP

So, so sad. Enjoyed watching him on the pitch, inspired by him off it and proof it's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. RIP
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Shots from the Olympic rowing venue @paris2024 . Finish line, medal pontoon (a fair way to the start) and the gated community where the other half live...the athletes discovery+ @eurosport

Shots from the Olympic rowing venue @paris2024 .  Finish line, medal pontoon (a fair way to the start) and the gated community where the other half live...the athletes 
<a href="/discoveryplus/">discovery+</a> @eurosport
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Viktorija was immense, Karolien Florijn and Emma Twigg who finished ahead of her are generational talents. Great racing from all three. Viktorija is a flag bearer for those of us with epilepsy. Epilepsy Society

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Pair's Head of the River today, loaded yesterday, already warmed up my engines at home and off to meet @alexmpartridge at Putney. Game on. Anyone else racing, enjoy it.

Pair's Head of the River today, loaded yesterday, already warmed up my engines at home and off to meet @alexmpartridge at Putney. Game on. Anyone else racing, enjoy it.
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Digesting the sad news about Sir Chris Hoy . As Olympic champion his event got cut from the schedule. He refocused, didn't complain, mastered different events & won 5 more gold medals. His message today...

Digesting the sad news about <a href="/chrishoy/">Sir Chris Hoy</a> . As Olympic champion his event got cut from the schedule. He refocused, didn't complain, mastered different events &amp; won 5 more gold medals.
His message today...
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..."As unnatural as it feels, this is nature...I'm lucky there is medicine that will fend this off for as long as possible." In my opinion he is more inspirational today than during his immense sporting career. Chapeaux X

..."As unnatural as it feels, this is nature...I'm lucky there is medicine that will fend this off for as long as possible." 
In my opinion he is more inspirational today than during his immense sporting career. Chapeaux X
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AD In 2010, I faced the biggest challenge of my life after being hit by a lorry in the US, sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In my new role as ambassador for the brain injury lawyers Coulthursts here is the first glimpse of me discussing my experiences and the wide

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AD Through my work with Coulthursts - the UK's only law firm 100% dedicated to supporting those affected by brain injury - I've been learning more about what sets them apart and how they can make a real difference to people's lives by funding the costs of rehabilitation up front

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AD When I suffered my own brain injury 15 years ago, diagnostic technology was unable to predict the real effect that the injury would have on my life. I recently underwent cutting-edge brain scanning which revealed the full extent of my injury and gave me much more clarity.

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AD On #WorldHeadInjuryDay, it was hugely gratifying to be able to offer hope to others affected by brain injury in my role as ambassador to Coulthursts by sharing my own personal story about some of the services they offer, including access to the latest scanning technology.

AD On #WorldHeadInjuryDay, it was hugely gratifying to be able to offer hope to others affected by brain injury in my role as ambassador to <a href="/coulthursts/">Coulthursts</a> by sharing my own personal story about some of the services they offer, including access to the latest scanning technology.