Tai Woffinden: Wife of British speedway legend in coma releases heartbreaking statement

The wife of Tai Woffinden has thanked fans for their well wishes after the Scunthorpe-born speedway star was left in a coma following a crash last weekend. Britain's most successful speedway rider of all-time was racing for his club, Rzeszow, on Saturday when he was involved in a three-rider collision on the first bend. Woffinden crashed into the airfence at high speed.

Woffinden, 34, sustained multiple fractures and a chest injury and was transferred by helicopter to hospital. He remains in a medically induced coma on a ventilator. And wife Faye has now flown to Eastern Europe from their home in to be by Woffinden’s bedside.

In an post she thanked fans for their love and support, writing: "Right now, our hearts are heavy, and we are taking things one moment at a time. Please know how deeply grateful we are for your patience, your love, and your support - it truly means the to us.

"In the midst of this incredibly difficult time, your support reminds us that we are not facing this alone. However, we are still processing everything and need a little more time to understand where things stand before sharing any further updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding more than we can say."

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She added: "We will share more when we are able. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

After racing in Poland, he was due to fly back to the UK and ride for the Sheffield Tigers in the British Speedway Premiership against Birmingham on Thursday.

On Monday Sheffield Speedway called on fans not to speculate or spread rumours online about the condition of the three-time world champion. "We are in constant communication with his family,” it said.

“Members of Tai's family will be flying to the hospital later on Monday evening, where he is currently being treated, and will provide the club with a full update as and when they have learned the full facts and when they are comfortable in doing so.

"Sheffield Speedway once again politely asks supporters not to respond to rumours out of respect to Tai and his family."

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