Scottish cyclist Rab Wardell has died in his sleep at the age of 37 after becoming the national MTB XC champion late last week, The Guardian reports.
“We are devastated by the news that international mountain biker and former collaborator Rab Wardell has passed away today.” This was announced by the Scottish Cycling Federation.
Wordell’s partner, cyclist Cathy Archibald, said on Twitter that the athlete went into cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning.
“I think you heard that Reb died yesterday morning. I still don’t understand what happened, if it’s all real, why he was taken away from us – so healthy and cheerful. He had a heart attack while I was lying in bed. We kept trying and the paramedics arrived within minutes but his heart stopped and they couldn’t bring him back.’ Archibald notedquoted by News.ro.
Everyone at British Cycling is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Rab Wardell.
Rab was a brilliant rider, friend and ambassador for our sport and will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends at this incredibly difficult time. pic.twitter.com/UsNL3u8bnE
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) August 23, 2022
We are devastated to confirm the news that international mountain biker and former collaborator Rab Wardell has passed away today.
We have very little information at this stage, but we extend our love and support to his family, friends and all those in our community who knew him (1/2) pic.twitter.com/yWmK1vuriQ
— Scottish Cycling (@ScottishCycling) August 23, 2022
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