From Fighting Brain Injury to Chasing Olympic Dream, Surfing Prodigy Reminisces Scars From the Past

Surfing is a pleasurable activity, but the setback of this sport is not emphasized. There are multiple surfers who have suffered from major injuries that led to life-threatening consequences. One such story has recently caught the attention of surfing enthusiasts. Owen Wright is an Australian professional surfer, and his history of accidents is bound to shock even the strongest of people.

He suffered from a major accident that affected his brain a few years back. However, what is notable is his iconic comeback from such a life-threatening injury. After his injury, he has not just made a comeback but also chased his Olympic dreams.

Owen Wright’s unfortunate surfing accident and his major injury

When Wright was 25 years old, he was at the peak of his best life. Everything was going perfectly until he was faced with the worst day of his life. While preparing for the Fiji Pro season in Hawaii, he witnessed an unexpectable turn of events. His confidence that day was indestructible, and he had his motives clear. However, he was not ready for what was coming next.

According to the Guardian, while Wright was coming out of the sea, a huge wave came in front of him and crashed. Considering the situation, he acted out the best he could by ducking down, but unfortunately, he did not duck the proper amount required. When the wave hit him, it felt like he was hit by a truck. After getting spat on the surface, he was again hit by another set of nine to ten more colossal waves.

He still made himself get back to the beach and the hotel but as soon he went to his bed he woke up in the hospital. He suffered from a major injury. According to doctors, his injury was awfully similar to that of a soldier in a war zone. It was said that he even needs to learn to talk and walk from scratch. There was a big question mark over whether he would be able to surf again. But showing his willpower and surfing skills, the massive change he brought in his life is just commendable.

Owen Wright’s applaudable comeback to the sport

Wright has been facing injuries since he has been surfing. He first started to surf when he was 5 years old. Getting stuck in waves and getting concussions is nothing new to him. He faced multiple accidents when he was just seven. His upbringing left him to be fearless and tough. When asked about concussions in his journey, he answered that he has been concussed around 20 or 30 times and the number of accidents he has faced is just never-ending.

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After a major incident in Hawaii, his doctor said that it would take around 10 years to recover, but Wrights with his powerful passion for surfing got better in less than five years. Not just better, he competed for Australia in surfing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He broke all boundaries and limitations to win a third position. His triumph became the most inspirational yet heart-warming comeback story. He survived such a huge accident and kept his Olympic dream alive. He is now completely fine and has retired from professional surfing for a few months now.

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