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For health reasons: professional cyclist Van Hooydonck ends his career after an accident

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Nathan van Hooydonck (2nd from right) has to end his career prematurely.

Professional cyclist Nathan van Hooydonck (27), who helped Jonas Vingegaard to his second Tour victory in July, has to end his career due to a heart muscle defect. The 27-year-old caused a traffic accident last week when he felt unwell behind the wheel and subsequently had to be resuscitated.

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The Belgian has now been able to leave the hospital and has had a pacemaker inserted. “I realize that I have been incredibly lucky,” said Van Hooydonck. “Things might have turned out differently if I had not received good help so quickly. I’m doing well now, but I still have to accept that this means the end of my professional career.” (SDA)

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