Ivan Mladenov, who broke every bone in his face, has spent months recovering and is ready to wow the crowd once again.
Last July, Ivan was performing with Circus Funtasia at the Imperial Recreation Ground in Exmouth when disaster struck. He was attempting The Globe of Doom, a daring stunt where three motorbikes race inside a steel ball at speeds over 50mph. Unfortunately, Ivan lost control and crashed his bike.
Emergency services, including two ambulances, hazardous area response teams, and the Devon Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene. Ivan was airlifted to Derriford Hospital, and the Health and Safety Executive was notified.
Circus Funtasia praised the “outstanding” work of NHS staff during Ivan’s months-long hospital stay. Despite breaking every bone in his face and multiple bones in his body, Ivan’s brain remained unharmed.
Undeterred by the accident, Ivan has returned to training and is even aiming to set a new record. His comeback routine will feature a nine-metre-wide hamster wheel pendulum, where he will perform three somersaults, a feat unmatched in the UK.
This year’s Circus Funtasia, marking its 10-year anniversary, will take place at the Imperial Recreation Ground in Exmouth from July 13 to July 23.
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