Chris Nowinski
Chris Nowinski is a former professional wrestler and co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, an organization dedicated to researching chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and advocating for brain health in athletes. After an injury during a WWE match led him to experience severe concussion symptoms, Nowinski shifted his focus from wrestling to studying the effects of head trauma in sports. He has published over 30 medical papers on the subject and has successfully encouraged more than 12,000 athletes to pledge their brains for research after death. Nowinski's work has raised awareness about the dangers of repeated head injuries in contact sports.
Born on Mar 24, 1978 (47 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,344 | $210,000 | 189$ |
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New Zealand:
Dr Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, expressed concern about the impact of the Runit League's sport on participants' health.
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United Kingdom:
Chris Nowinski is a former footballer turned neuroscientist who commented on the NFL's media influence regarding concussion issues.
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Peru:
Chris Nowinski is a co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, dedicated to studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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Bolivia:
Chris Nowinski is a co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, dedicated to studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
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