Team GB Athlete Sam Sills the highs and lows!
- Team OTC
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
After the fantastical highs of the Olympics in Paris British Sailing Team windsurfer Sam Sills came down to earth with an almighty bump after suffering what can only be described as a horrific freak accident, which has left him having to dig deeper than he ever has, he is not out of the woods yet and still has a long way to go, in this blog I catch up with Sam and find out how he is doing on his road to recovery. Team GB athlete Sam Sills the highs and lows! Team GB train in the waters where The Official Test Centre is located, start your windsurfing journey with us and rub shoulders with The British Sailing Team.
By Emma Maguire.
It was great to see you back on the water! After seven months! Can you talk us through what has happened over the past seven months? Your recovery?
Sam said: "Few days after the Olympics I suffered a really bad neck injury from someone jumping and landing on my head whilst I was in a crowd, and that escalated for 4 months to the point I couldn’t walk, see properly, use a screen or drive without severe intense pain. It was not good. It’s been a long difficult process of physio and rehabilitation, thanks to a physio friend of mine Paul Coker and few others around me."
What are your plans for upcoming competitions?
Sam said: "I’m still recovering but it was a nice first step to sail again."
How are you feeling?
Sam said: "I can’t really sugar coat it, it’s been horrific, but i’m focused on staying in a positive mindset and channeling that into recovery. Lately I started getting back into some design projects and that’s been nice to keep my mind balanced on other things."
What kept you motivated to recover?
Sam said: "Love of windsurfing and life!"
What are you looking forward to the most now you are back on the water?
Sam said: "I’m just Looking forward to doing what I love again, there’s still some hurdles to knock down before I’m really back, but we’re getting there."
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