Volta a Catalunya 2022, first stage – Sonny Colbrelli and the illness at the end of the sprint: how is he and what happened

European Champion of Bahrain Victorious is now being monitored. Colbrelli had given up to Paris-Nice and Milan-Sanremo for a bronchitis which had caused phlegm and made it difficult for him to breathe. The Bahraini team and the hospital are doing all the necessary investigations to see if there is a correlation between his bronchitis and the illness that frightened everyone this afternoon. –

The medical bulletin

“After 100 meters from the finish suffered loss of consciousness and convulsions resulting in cardiac arrest. He was immediately assisted by the medical team who performed the resuscitation cardiopulmonary with the use of a defibrillator, restoring his condition. The cyclist was then stabilized and then taken by medical ambulance to the Josep Trueta hospital in Girona “.

The words of coach Bennati

“The news bounced through social media and I also learned about it on Twitter. It’s news that hurts, but let’s hope it hasn’t suffered serious damage and consequences. It didn’t take, especially for a runner like that. It’s a moment. delicate and hopefully some comforting news will arrive soon. Come on Sonny! “