James Cracknell

James Cracknell is a British rowing champion, Olympic gold medalist, and adventurer. Born in 1972, he won gold at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics before transitioning to extreme endurance challenges, including cycling across America and trekking to the South Pole. In 2019, he joined Strictly Come Dancing, but his athletic discipline did not translate to ballroom dancing, leading to his elimination in Week 2. Cracknell remains active in sports commentary, motivational speaking, and charity work, particularly advocating for brain injury awareness after surviving a serious cycling accident in 2010. He is also involved in public policy related to sports and education. More on Wikipedia.