Ed Slater

Ed Slater

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Ed Slater is a former professional rugby union player who played as a lock and was known for his time with the Leicester Tigers. In 2022, at the age of 33, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), highlighting concerns about the potential links between contact sports and the condition.

Born on Jan 01, 1989 (37 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,338
Power
2,479$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
Totals 1 67,886,011 62,338 $2,700,000 2,479$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ed Slater, whose career at Leicester overlapped with Moody's, retired after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. 6

BBC: Lewis Moody: 'I knew the risks in rugby and I'd do it again'

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ed Slater, who has MND, expressed his devastation for Moody and has led fundraising efforts for him. 7

BBC: Lewis Moody: Will Greenwood leads support for 'wonderful human being'

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Moody's Leicester Tigers team-mate Ed Slater was diagnosed with MND in 2022, aged 33. 6

BBC: What is MND and are athletes more likely to be diagnosed?