Three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden 'doesn't know' if he will ride again

Three-time speedway world champion Tai Woffinden has recently expressed uncertainty about his future in the sport following a life-threatening crash that occurred in Poland in March. The 34-year-old rider from Scunthorpe was involved in a severe collision that resulted in multiple serious injuries, including a double break in his right leg, a broken back, broken shoulder, fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and extensive blood loss. As a result of the crash, Woffinden was placed in a medically-induced coma to aid in his recovery. In a candid discussion with his wife Faye on his YouTube channel, he revealed his struggles with the decision of whether he would return to racing, stating, "I do not know what the plan is moving forward" and, more pointedly, "if I'm going to ride again." He did express a desire to eventually sit on his bike and possibly complete a few laps, but he remains uncertain about when, or if, that will happen.

Woffinden vividly recalled the traumatic moments of the crash, detailing how he felt as he collided with a teammate and hit a protective fence. He described hearing his femur snap and losing sight of his hands due to his arm injury, emphasizing that he remained conscious throughout the ordeal. Despite his decorated career, which includes Grand Prix world titles in 2013, 2015, and 2018, Woffinden is grappling with the reality of his situation. He shared that he has set a personal goal to return to the sport as quickly as possible, which he views as a necessary focus to maintain his motivation during the recovery process. However, he acknowledged the unpredictability of his path forward, stating, "The reality is I don't know what's next for me," underscoring the challenges faced by athletes recovering from severe injuries and the emotional toll that uncertainty can take on their careers.