US EditionSir Bradley Wiggins 'lucky to be here' after cocaine addiction
- Bradley Wiggins, a British cyclist and 2012 Tour de France winner, revealed in 2024 he struggled with cocaine addiction after retiring in 2016.
- Wiggins attributed his addiction to self-harm and self-sabotage following a difficult period including alleged grooming at age 13 and mounting personal challenges.
- He described being high most of the time for years, falling into debt totaling £1 million, declaring bankruptcy in June 2024, and lacking a permanent home.
- Wiggins said he was "walking a tightrope" amid his addiction, recalled that his son feared finding him dead, and expressed he feels lucky to be alive now.
- After quitting cocaine about a year before the interview, Wiggins discussed his recovery efforts and acknowledged support from Lance Armstrong, emphasizing ongoing challenges.
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"Most of the time I was high on drugs, but people didn't realize it": the story of former cyclist Bradley Wiggins
There were days when my son thought I would be dead in the morning. He began with these words the shocking tale of Bradley Wiggins, a former British cyclist, who won 5 Olympic golds. He gave an interview to The Observer promoting his autobiography, The Chain. The 45-year-old spoke with an open heart about his addiction to cocaine: "People didn't realize it, but most of the time I was high on drugs. I made cocaine in massive quantities. I had a s…
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