"After being admitted to the hospital Sonny Colbrelli was conscious and feeling fine. He has been in contact with family and friends ever since while recovering in the hospital." This is what the Bahrain-Victorius team says about the conditions of Sonny Colbrelli, the reigning European champion hospitalized yesterday after a cardiorespiratory arrest, a few moments after the arrival of the first stage of the cycling Tour of Catalonia.
Shocking images that have been around the world, those of the post-race, and that have made us fear the worst for the conditions of the cyclist. Colbrelli, who was returning to racing after a two-week break, lost consciousness at the end of the stage and collapsed to the ground. Immediately rescued by the doctors present at the finish with a heart massage, he then regained consciousness.
"Today - adds the Bahrain-Victorius team - will undergo further tests to find out the cause of yesterday's accident. All the cardiac tests carried out last night showed no signs of concern or compromised functions. Further updates will follow."
Professional since 2011, 31 years old, Colbrelli last year experienced a season to be framed, a stage of the Giro del Dauphiné in June, victories in the Italian championship and then in the European one. Until the most beautiful success of his 34 victories, the Paris-Roubaix.
Many teams have expressed their emotion via Twitter and wished Colbrelli a speedy recovery.
(Unioneonline / vl)
