Reassuring news arrives from the hospital in Girona, Spain, where Sonny Colbrelli is hospitalized, who collapsed at the end of the first stage at the Volta Catalunya.

Just after the finish of the stage with arrival in Sant Feliu de Guixols, in which he finished second behind Michael Matthews , the Brescian felt ill: immediately rescued, the reigning European champion was given a heart massage before being transferred to hospital .

Colbrelli, who in recent days had had to skip the Milan - Sanremo for bronchitis, would now be in a stable and conscious condition.

His team, Bahrain Victorious then issued a statement: "After the sprint of the first stage of the Volta a Catalunya, Sonny Colbrelli fell unconscious. Colbrelli received medical assistance and was in stable condition after being brought into ambulance to the Hospital Universitari de Girona for further investigations on his condition. The Bahrain Victorious Team would like to thank the organizers and the medical team for their support and assistance. Further updates will follow. "

Many messages of affection for Colbrelli on social media from runners, teams and fans.

#forzasonny also from all the Fantacycling staff.

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