Reece Wilson Out of World Champs with Concussion after Crash in Training

Aug 31, 2019
by Ed Spratt  
Reece Wilson skimming trees on his way to a steady run into the top 10.

Reece Wilson has announced today that he will not be competing in finals after crashing off a drop in practice yesterday. Luckily nothing is broken and he walks away with just a few stitches but Wilson has made the sensible decision to sit out of today's racing after hitting his head badly.


bigquotesI guess this weekend just wasnā€™t meant to be for me. Had a pretty big crash yesterday off a drop, super lucky to only have some stitches and nothing broken. Unfortunately, I hit my head pretty bad. Itā€™s given me some weakness in my left arm and a pretty good headache so Iā€™ll definitely be sitting out this weekend and resting up. Appreciate everyoneā€™s kind messages as always and Iā€™ll be back soon! Reece Wilson

We're wishing Reece all the best with his recovery and we hope to see him back on the bike soon.

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30 Comments
  • 20 0
 This was the same spot Bulldog crashed at?

Hope both dudes make a full and fast recovery.
  • 4 0
 Apparently so @davechopoptions
  • 8 0
 Rest up and get well soon Reece, hope your good to go at Snowshoe but if not there is no shame in calling it a day on this season.
  • 5 0
 That's a nasty gash! Heal up Fast Reese!
  • 2 0
 Amazing how concussions do not show. I was in medical with an XC athlete who was getting stitches at the same time and the two of them were joking and laughing away.
  • 5 0
 Not another one...
  • 2 0
 Get well soon! Hoping you have no lasting effects and can be back to competing and doing what you love sooner rather than later.
  • 3 0
 Good call buddy! Get better soon.
  • 3 0
 that gash yikes
  • 1 2
 Wonder if he was wearing a DOT approved helmet?

Best of luck Reese.
  • 3 0
 I think the Trek team run 100% aircraft helmets...
  • 2 0
 What does that have to do with anything? Was he on street legal moto?
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