Paul Basagoitia on His Spinal Cord Injury, Road to Recovery, & New Film

Paul Basagoitia was the first back-to-back winner of Crankworx Slopestyle, participated in Red Bull Rampage numerous times, and was one of the top riders in the game. But one tiny mishap led to a crash that left him paralyzed, and Paul’s life was changed in an instant. So we talk to Paul about his ascension in the sport, the events surrounding his accident, his road to recovery, how he views Rampage today, and his new Red Bull / HBO film, Any One of Us that chronicles it all — and provides an unfiltered look at life after a spinal cord injury.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• Paul’s new film, Any One of Us (1:45)
• Winning Crankworx on Cam Zink’s bike (5:16)
• Competing at Rampage & managing fear (13:17)
• Paul’s crash (15:12)
• Are you scared watching friends drop in at Rampage? (32:30)
• Spinal injuries & stem cell research (33:36)
• Wings for Life (wingsforlife.com) (38:15)
• Paul’s recovery & current status (39:05)

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