US EditionJumbo-Visma's Nathan Van Hooydonck announces retirement from professional cycling following traffic accident
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Nathan Van Hooydonck forced to end to racing career due to heart condition
Belgian rider shined in the classics and grand tours as a support rider, but a heart condition puts an end to his promising racing career. Read the full article at Nathan Van Hooydonck forced to end to racing career due to heart condition on Velo.
Nathan Van Hooydonck was one of winner Jonas Vingegaard's helpers at the Tour de France. Most recently, the Belgian caused a car accident — apparently due to a heart abnormality, which has consequences for his sporting career.
The Belgian from Jumbo-Visma was admitted to hospital with heart problems last week after becoming unwell behind the wheel of his car.
Nathan Van Hooydonck quits cycling. The 27-year-old Jumbo-Visma rider had acute heart problems in traffic on September 12, after which he was involved in a major accident. Research has shown that it is too risky to continue his professional career. He continues to live with an internal defibrillator.
Jumbo-Visma's Nathan Van Hooydonck announces retirement from professional cycling following traffic accident
"Jumbo-Visma\u0027s Nathan Van Hooydonck has announced his retirement from professional cycling after having an internal defibrillator (ICD) fitted. The rider was taken to hospital last week after he was involved in a serious collision, with the rider having felt unwell at the wheel. On Wednesday the Belgian confirmed that he would be retiring from professional cycling after a six-year career."
Jumbo-Visma cyclist is recovering from a road accident after feeling sick behind the wheel
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