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Michael Goolaerts dies after suffering cardiac arrest at Paris-Roubaix

Verandas Willems-Crelans rider Michael Goolaert was taken to hospital after crash during race

by Simon_MacMichael

Sun, Apr 08, 2018 22:07

Verandas Willems-Crelan rider Michael Goolaerts, have confirmed that their rider Michael Goolaerts, who was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after crashing at Paris-Roubaix, died in hospital on Sunday evening.

The 23-year-old Belgian had been airlifted to hospital in Lille after the crash which happened on the second of the 29 sectors of pavé used in the 257-kilometre race.

In a statement on Sunday evening, the Belgian UCI Professional Continrntal team said: “It is with unimaginable sadness that we have to communicate the passing of our rider and friend Michael Goolaerts.

"He passed away on Sunday evening at 22.40 in Lille hospital in the presence of his family members and loved ones, who we keep in our thoughts. He died of cardiac arrest, all medical assistance was to no avail.”

Paris-Roubaix 2018

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S_P_A_C_E_M_A_N | 6 years ago

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Terribly sad news. An awful tragedy.

CygnusX1 | 6 years ago

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RIP.

BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago

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Desperately sad news, his team must be absolutely ripped to shreds over this as well as of course family and friends.

RIP

Kendalred | 6 years ago

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Very sad and distressing that this young man has lost his life taking part in what is, after all, sport.

Also, might be good to update the article body text, rather than just the headline?

Canyon48 | 6 years ago

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Absolutely awful

archieboy | 6 years ago

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RIP Michael Goolaerts

Jamminatrix | 6 years ago

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As I understand it, there was no crash per se, he just lost consciousness and lifelessly ghost rode his bike into the dirt bank.

I wonder if this will be another case of undetected, pre-existing heart condition?

BehindTheBikesheds replied to Jamminatrix | 6 years ago

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Jamminatrix wrote:

As I understand it, there was no crash per se, he just lost consciousness and lifelessly ghost rode his bike into the dirt bank.

I wonder if this will be another case of undetected, pre-existing heart condition?

Don't spread speculative comments without hard proof, it's not just distasteful, it's disrespectful.

SteveAustin replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago

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BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

Jamminatrix wrote:

As I understand it, there was no crash per se, he just lost consciousness and lifelessly ghost rode his bike into the dirt bank.

I wonder if this will be another case of undetected, pre-existing heart condition?

Don't spread speculative comments without hard proof, it's not just distasteful, it's disrespectful.

funny, when i saw the headline i thought you would be here turning the story into one about you. again

Jamminatrix replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago

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BehindTheBikesheds]</p>
<p>[quote=Jamminatrix
wrote:

Don't spread speculative comments without hard proof, it's not just distasteful, it's disrespectful.

Actual spectator video, eyewitness accounts, and media commentary equals speculation?

Or are you hoping there's something more sinister at play? Time for an introspective look into yourself...

Jamminatrix replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago

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BehindTheBikesheds]</p>
<p>[quote=Jamminatrix
wrote:

Don't spread speculative comments without hard proof, it's not just distasteful, it's disrespectful.

Actual spectator video, eyewitness accounts, and media commentary equals speculation?

Or are you hoping there's something more sinister at play? Time for an introspective look into yourself...

Pilot Pete replied to BehindTheBikesheds | 6 years ago

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BehindTheBikesheds wrote:

Jamminatrix wrote:

As I understand it, there was no crash per se, he just lost consciousness and lifelessly ghost rode his bike into the dirt bank.

I wonder if this will be another case of undetected, pre-existing heart condition?

Don't spread speculative comments without hard proof, it's not just distasteful, it's disrespectful.

its even reported on this site...

http://road.cc/content/news/239896-cycling-world-pays-tribute-michael-go...

Very sad that such a young sportsman should lose his life doing what he loved...

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