Victoria Williamson: Cyclist 'lucky not to be paralysed' after crash (Video)

• Britain's Victoria Williamson says she is lucky not to be paralysed after her serious crash at Rotterdam's Zesdaagse.

The 22-year-old fractured her neck and back, dislocated her pelvis and slipped a disc in her neck after colliding with Elis Ligtlee during the omnium final.

Norfolk's Williamson spent four weeks in hospital after January's accident.

"They were pretty sure paralysis was going to be the outcome while I was in Rotterdam, but luckily I pulled through.

"Being an athlete, I think they said because my neck and back were so strong I was able to withstand the force.

Van Persie on Sir Alex's famous hairdryer treatment

The striker has recalled the Scot's infamous temper after losing the Manchester City in April 2013, despite the club remaining 12 points clear of their title rivals


Robin van Persie has detailed just how angry Sir Alex Ferguson could get at his Manchester United squad but has insisted the Scot's temper was an inspiration.

The striker spent three seasons at United but just one under Sir Alex where he won his only Premier League winners' medal after arriving from Arsenal in 2012.

Van Persie, talking to Uefa.com along with current Fenerbahce team-mate Nani, reminsiced on how Sir Alex unleashed on his players after losing to Manchester City and seeing their lead at the top of the table cut to 12 points.

"I played with him for one year but it was a very special year: we won the league!" Van Persie said of Sir Alex. "The road to that title was very special. I could tell he's a really special manager.