#112 USA Olympic Bobsledder Suffers from CTE? (2026)

The Harrowing Reality of Bobsledding and CTE: An Interview with William Person. 

In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews former Team USA Bobsledder William Person, who discusses his athletic journey, the severe physical and mental tolls of bobsledding, and his struggles with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). William shares poignant experiences from his bobsledding career, detailing the terrifying moments, crashes, and the debilitating symptoms that followed. He recounts the mental health challenges faced by athletes after retirement and emphasizes the importance of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in his recovery. Persson advocates for better awareness, treatment accessibility, and protective measures for athletes and veterans suffering from head injuries. This episode serves as a powerful call to action for the sports community and beyond to address the hidden dangers of high-impact sports. 

00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness 

01:00 Meet the Olympic Athlete: William's Journey 

04:35 Early Life and Introduction to Sports 

07:55 Transition to Bobsledding 

10:54 The Thrills and Dangers of Bobsledding 

19:34 Understanding CTE and Its Impact 

30:03 Discovering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 

39:22 Offering Free Services for CTE 

40:13 The Influence of Joe Namath 

41:28 Plans for a New Facility 

41:45 Challenges and Costs of Treatment 

46:42 Mental Health and CTE 

49:28 Personal Struggles and Support 

54:51 Raising Awareness and Seeking Help 

01:11:47 The Importance of Hyperbaric Chambers 

01:14:40 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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• To raise funds to open a CTE Recovery Center for athletes and military veterans battling CTE like symptoms to receive care without the burden of cost

Links to William’s Social Media: @onemanwithachamber

1. Facebook
2. https://www.facebook.com/one.man.with.a.chamber.hbot?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr
3. https://www.facebook.com/william.person.792233

1. LinkedIn
2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-person-4072b417/

1. Instagram
2. https://www.instagram.com/willp1234567?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

1. YouTube
2. https://youtube.com/@braininjurysurvival?si=KfTK-iFXlhLORgQC

1. TikTok
2. One man with a chamber HBOT (@hyperbarichealing) | TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperbarichealing?_t=ZT-8zD0dNeEvPi&_r=1_