There is concern in Colombian sport about the state of health of the mountaineering cycle Juan Carlos Garzón Avellaneda, who suffered a serious accident last Friday while training for the National Downhill Championship, which took place in the department of Cauca's Valley.
The Colombian Cycling Federation reported through an official statement that the 38-year-old athlete is hospitalized in the Imbanaco Clinic of Cali and his state of health is reserved.
“The Colombian Cycling Federation sends a message of strength for the athlete Juan Carlos Garzón Avellaneda, who is hospitalized at the Imbanaco Clinic in Cali with a reserved prognosis, after suffering an accident while doing his training at the National Downhill Championship, Made in Geneva, Valleylast weekend,” he explained.
EL TIEMPO consulted with a source who Waiter He fell in the middle of his training and “has a cervical problem.” The mountaineering cycle was between life and death and he was transferred from the emergency room to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
In addition, he revealed that he was given emergency help at the scene of the accident by a health person who lived in the area. “He was between life and death. They resuscitated him and sent him to Buga and then to Cali.”
His health condition is serious and he might not practice sports again, the source consulted by this newspaper ended up explaining.
“In these difficult times, we want to show solidarity with his family and in general with the entire Colombian cycling environment, seeking to unite our efforts and prayers for the health of Juan Carlos. We will be attentive to provide the Garzón Avellaneda family with all our support” , stated Fedeciclismo.
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