Sony Colbrelli according to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport He decided to end his career as a professional bike driver. The 32-year-old Italian collapsed in March after a stage in the Tour of Catalonia. An investigation showed Colbrelli had an irregular heartbeat and a pacemaker was placed on him.
However, in his native Italy, the best sports with a pacemaker are banned. For example, Christian Eriksen, who happened with Colbrelli in the European Football Championship in 2021, had to look for a new employer because he was no longer allowed to play for Inter in Italy. Eriksen left for Manchester United in England, where he is allowed to perform top sports with a pacemaker.
Then drive to Switzerland
According to Colbrelli La Gazzetta They tried to race under the Swiss flag – Colberelli lives in Switzerland – but the UCI did not give permission. On November 15, a press conference is scheduled for Bahrain Victorious team, Colbrelli’s team. There, the news of Colbrilli’s farewell may be officially announced.
Colberelli, 32, became a professional at Colnago-CSF Bardiani in 2012. After 4 years with the Italian national team, Colbrilli moved to Bahrain – Merida (now Bahrain – Victorious). In 2017, he won the Brabantse Pijl, but a real breakthrough followed in 2021. Colbrelli won the Paris-Roubaix, the European Championship, the Italian Championship, and the Benelux Tour that year.
