The Bahrain team reassures about the status of cyclist Colbrelli

The Bahrain cycling team gave reassuring news on Tuesday about its Italian rider Sonny Colbrelli, hospitalized on Monday in Spain after a cardiorespiratory arrest after the arrival of the first stage of the Vuelta a Catalunya.

“All the cardiac tests carried out last night did not show any worrying signs or compromised functions,” said the formation of the European champion.

Colbrelli (31 years old) was rushed to the University Hospital of Girona after receiving a heart massage after crossing the finish line in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

“Sonny Colbrelli has since been in contact with his family and friends, while he recovers in hospital. It will undergo further tests today to find out the cause of yesterday's incident,” added the Bahrain team.

Colbrelli, who was resuming competition after a two-week break due to bronchitis, was second in the first stage of the 'Volta', in a rising sprint won by Australian Michael Matthews.

According to the official statement of the Vuelta a Catalunya published on Monday, “Colbrelli has suffered an episode of loss of consciousness with convulsions and subsequent cardiorespiratory arrest.”

Colbrelli, a professional since 2011, had a great year 2021, in which he won the championship in Italy and Europe.

In the Tour de France he was third in the Tignes stage and in October he won Paris-Roubaix, his most important victory.

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