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8 Watches of F1 Driver Michael Schumacher Fetch More Than $4 Million at Christie’s Auction

Eight watches that were part of former Formula 1 car racer Michael Schumacher’s collection were auctioned at Christie’s in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 13 for nearly CHF 4 million ($4.4 million). Michael Schumacher suffered a life-altering Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) during a ski accident in Meribel, France, in December 2013 and has not been seen in public since. Schumacher is […]

Julia Schneemann | May 15, 2024

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10 Years After Michael Schumacher’s Ski Accident Family Auctions 8 Watches

This past ski season marked the 10-year anniversary of Michael Schumacher’s ski accident in France. In December 2013, Michael Schumacher’s life, as well as that of his wife and kids, was changed forever. The race driver suffered extensive brain injuries and has not been seen in public since. His wife is now selling eight of his watches in an auction at […]

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Julia Schneemann | April 23, 2024

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Michael Schumacher “Cannot Walk” Due to Ski Accident, According To His Lawyers

Felix Damm, on of Michael Schumacher’s lawyers, told a German court that the 7-time Formula 1 world champion “cannot walk” due to his traumatic brain injury acquired while skiing in France back in December 2013. Felix went on to say that Michael is unable to stand without specialized help. Felix was explaining the extent of 47-year-old Micheal Schumacher’s skiing injuries in a […]

SnowBrains | September 19, 2016

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Michael Schumacher’s Brain Injury Reported To Be Caused by GoPro:

“The problem for Michael was not the hit, but the mounting of the Go-Pro camera that he had on his helmet that injured his brain.” – French Journalist Jean-Louis Moncet told a French radio station after talking with Mick Schumacher, Michael’s son GoPro’s shares have gone down 10% since this news broke… Could a GoPro camera and mount cause a helmet to break more readily? It’s possible. We won’t know until more testing is done. GoPro might have to fork out a bunch of cash to convince helmet companies to test helmet safety with […]

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SnowBrains | October 13, 2014

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Michael Schumacher OUT of Coma & OUT of Hospital:

The 7-time F1 car racing champion Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has left the hospital. Michael received a traumatic brain injury in December 29th, 2013 when he hit his head on a rock while skiing with his son at Meribel ski resort in France. “Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation. He is not in a coma anymore/” – Schumacher’s […]

SnowBrains | June 16, 2014

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Michael Schumacher Awakens From Coma, Blinks, & Responds to Instructions

It’s being reported that Michael Schumacher has come out of his 4 week coma and has blinked and can respond to instructions. “After gradually reducing the sedation of the patient, the team of Professor Emmanuel Gay [the medic […]

SnowBrains | January 31, 2014

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Michael Schumacher “Could Be In A Coma Forever” After Ski Crash

On December 29th, 2013, Michael Schumacher was in a ski crash that ended with him hitting his head on a rock at Meribel ski resort in France. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and has been in a medically induced coma ever since. Now, doctors fear that Michael could be in a coma forever. 45-year-old MIchael Schumacher has undergone 2 brain surgeries since the ski accident. […]

SnowBrains | January 17, 2014

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“Ski Helmet Use Isn’t Reducing Brain Injuries” | by New York Times

Helmet use is at an all time high. According to the National Ski Areas Association 70% of skiers and riders in the USA use helmets. Head injuries while skiing and riding in the USA have nevertheless remained at the same rates they were at before helmets became popular. What’s the deal? Why do we have more helmets, but the same amount of head injuries? The New York Times digs deeper […]