Bradley Wiggins on Addiction: How Olympic Gold Became a Dose of Cocaine.

Bradley Wiggins' Confessions on Fighting Addiction

According to The Sun: Sir Bradley Wiggins confessed that he doesn’t understand how he stayed alive after his drug habits led to an incident where he snorted cocaine off his Olympic gold medal.

The legendary cyclist shared that for many years after retiring, he was 'on drugs most of the time.'

Life Struggles and Dedication to Family

Wiggins became the first Briton to win the Tour de France in 2012 and secured a gold medal at the London Olympics. But six years later, he found himself in a horrific situation due to cocaine addiction that strained his marriage and jeopardized his life.

He told The Times that he spent two weeks in a hotel consuming up to 120 grams of cocaine.

When asked how he managed not to die, Wiggins replied:

“I don’t know. I don’t want to think about it.”

Last year, after spending all his money, Wiggins filed for bankruptcy. He lived in unacceptable conditions, sleeping in his car and on benches in the park. Once, he smashed his sports trophy and snorted cocaine off his Olympic medal.

In an excerpt from his upcoming book, he stated:

“I was furious when I broke my Sports Personality of the Year 2012 trophy and my knighthood: ‘This is not success.’”

Path to Recovery

Wiggins has been in treatment for a year thanks to support from his friend, former cyclist Lance Armstrong, who persuaded him to undergo rehabilitation. Recovery became possible after a serious incident in Middlesbrough and a touching plea for help directed to his son Ben.

He noted improvements in his relationships with Ben, his daughter Bella, and ex-wife Cate. He is currently in a relationship with an American and takes his younger daughter to school every day.

According to Bradley Wiggins, his path to recovery has not only been a personal success but also an example for those facing similar difficulties. His efforts to return to normal life and improve relationships with loved ones demonstrate the strength and importance of family support in the fight against addictions.

This candid dialogue about issues that can befall even successful athletes points to the necessity of discussing addiction topics in both sports and society as a whole.