R.I.P Daan Myngheer

[RedheadDane]

Daan Myngheer, who suffered a heart attack during Criterium Internationale, is still in coma and fighting for his life.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/myngheer-in-coma-and-fighting-for-his-life-after-criterium-international-heart-attack/

Update: He died.

 

[Guybrush]

It was a terrible weekend, all the best for this young lad

 

[mariposa]

Re: Strength to Daan Myngheer

Let's hope that he pulls through and makes a full recovery. What a terrible weekend indeed.

 

[therhodeo]

Makes me wonder if it was some sort of unknown congenital defect. Do riders have to do any sort of physical each season?

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Re:

Makes me wonder if it was some sort of unknown congenital defect. Do riders have to do any sort of physical each season?

On paper, yes, but new heart issues can arise due to respiratory infections.

Hoping for the best possible outcome for Daan.

 

[Tonton]

Re: Strength to Daan Myngheer

According to the French media, he had a previous instance in '14 but subsequent tests showed "nothing wrong". Hope he's OK.

 

[Josh Homme]

Re: Strength to Daan Myngheer

He has passed away.

https://www.facebook.com/RoubaixLilleMetropoleTeamCycliste/posts/1345605132117531

Sad weekend indeed.

 

[johnymax]

I cannot believe this...I thought I've read somewhere he was out of critical conditions. This is so sad. Rest in peace Daan.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Re: Strength to Daan Myngheer

According to the French media, he had a previous instance in '14 but subsequent tests showed "nothing wrong". Hope he's OK.

Sounds a lot like the Russian domestic biathlete who collapsed and died in a national cup race last year. One of her friends explained how she'd had a previous issue flagged up by the medical team in screening, they'd done work with her, special exercises and things, things seemed to have resolved, and cleared her to return to competition, and a few months later she had a heart attack mid-race just as happened to Myngheer.

I mean, Daan was only 22. Terrifying. An absolutely terrible weekend for the sport.

 

[peloton]

What a terrible weekend this has been.

 

[jsem94]

Horrible.

 

[Samamba]

RIP Daan. Sad sad days for (Belgian) cycling.

 

[Samamba]

After Antoines family, Daans family gave permission to donate his organs and save lives. Nothing but respect.

 

[Lequack]

Horrible news. It's a sad day for cycling.

 

[CTQ]

terrible news, RIP Daan Myngheer

 

[Red Rick]

RIP

 

[BigMac]

Re: Strength to Daan Myngheer

Oh man, rest in peace.

 

[Jancouver]

Two tragedies in two days. This is crazy.

RIP young man

 

[Tonton]

Re: Strength to Daan Myngheer

Wanna cry, wanna puke, wanna scream. So young. RIP. Have a good ride with Antoine, up there...

 

[slosada]

I'm wordless. This is a very sad weekend for cycling!
My condolences for both families, friends and teams.

 

[AlexNYC]

Just terrible. RIP Daan...

 

[RedheadDane]

Oh no!
R.I.P

 

[Irondan]

Terrible news...

Prayers to the family.

Rest in Peace Daan.

 

[MagnusMagnussen]

RIP

 

[thirteen]

I had so much hope he would pull through!

rip