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Bradley Wiggins Opens Up About Childhood Abuse, Addiction, and Recovery in Upcoming Autobiography

The former cycling champion reveals years of trauma, financial ruin, and cocaine dependency while sharing his journey to sobriety and self-acceptance.

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Overview

  • Bradley Wiggins discloses for the first time that he suffered sexual abuse as a child, which he says contributed to years of self-destructive behavior.
  • The retired cyclist admits to a prolonged cocaine addiction that left his children fearing for his life and led to severe personal and financial consequences.
  • Wiggins reveals he lost over €15 million through poor investments and vices, culminating in bankruptcy and separation from his wife.
  • Lance Armstrong played a pivotal role in supporting Wiggins during his darkest moments, even coordinating with Wiggins’s son to locate and assist him.
  • Now sober for a year, Wiggins is set to release his autobiography, 'The Chain,' later this year, detailing his struggles and path to recovery.