Sonny Colbrelli suffered from 'unstable cardiac arrhythmia', say Bahrain Victorious after Volta a Catalunya collapse

Sonny Colbrelli “suffered from an unstable cardiac arrhythmia that required defibrillation” after collapsing at the end of the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya, according to his team Bahrain Victorious. Colbrelli fell to the ground after crossing the finish line in second place behind Michael Matthews (BikeExchange-Jayco).

Ad/> He was treated by medics and then taken to hospital for further tests and medical attention. /> Volta a CatalunyaMatthews overhauls Colbrelli to win Stage 1 at Volta a CatalunyaA DAY AGO A statement from Bahrain Victorious on Tuesday said: “Following the end of Stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya, our medical team can confirm that Sonny Colbrelli suffered from an unstable cardiac arrhythmia that required defibrillation.

“The cause is still to be determined, and the Italian rider will undergo further tests tomorrow at the Hospital Universitari de Girona. “The team would like to thank Borja Saenz de Cos – Emergency Nurse at Sistema d’Emergencies Mediques (Catalan Emergency Service) – for his prompt assistance at the finish yesterday and for supporting our medical staff in the management of the incident.

“Sonny Colbrelli’s clinical situation is good, and we wish him a prompt recovery.” Gent-Wevelgem: Who's riding? Who are the favourites? Pogacar: I didn't dare follow Mohoric at Milan-San Remo Cardiac arrhythmia was the condition that forced Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero into an early retirement. Colbrelli was returning to action after missing Paris-Nice and Milan-San Remo with bronchitis.