Alix Popham
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| Age | 44 |
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| Date of birth | October 17,1979 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Newport |
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| Height | 191 (cm) |
| Weight | 108 (kg) |
| Position | Flanker |
| Current local club | CA Brive |
| School | Bassaleg |
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| ID | 530054 |
Alix Popham Life story
Alix Jon Popham is a Welsh former rugby union player who played as a number eight or flanker. Born in Newport, he began his career with Newport RFC in 1998, before moving to Leeds Tykes in 2002. He spent three years in England before returning to Wales with the Llanelli Scarlets in 2005.
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Alix Popham suffers concussion at Tenby's Ironman
By Thamayanthi McAllisterBBC News
Former rugby player Alix Popham has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected concussion during an Ironman event.
The ex-Wales flanker was raising money for his brain injury charity, Head for Change, in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
Player welfare group Progressive Rugby said Mr Popham was kicked in The Head during the swim stage in a " cruel and ironic twist of fate".
Popham was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the Age Of 40.
He is taking part in a lawsuit against rugby governing bodies over head injuries.
Ironman organiser Adam Rice said he understood that Mr Popham had some precautionary checks following The Injury at the triathlon on Sunday.
Posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, Progressive Rugby said: " After months of intense training to raise money for concussion education and support, Alix has had to withdraw after suffering a suspected concussion from being kicked in The Head during the swim. "
A later post, which Progressive Rugby said it had shared with permission, said Alix " was unable to recognize wife Mel as he came out of the water".
" Although dizzy and suffering a headache, he appeared OK but his condition has deteriorated and he is currently being transferred by ambulance to hospital, " The Post continued.
The Head for Change charity promotes brain health in sport and supports ex-players who are affected by brain conditions like dementia.
Popham that doctors had worked out he had suffered over 100,000 sub-concussions during his career.
" I haven't got memories of large chunks of my career, " He Said .
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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