Tragedy in the Irish equestrian: the Jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died this Sunday 24 years after 10 days admitted At the hospital after having suffered a tough fall in early February during a race in Thurles, as reported by the Ireland Horse Race Board (IHRB).
“Michael died at dawn on Sunday surrounded by your family At the University Hospital of Cork, “said Jennifer Pugh, medical director of IHRB, who added that” Michael’s family took the decision to donate their organs in This incredibly difficult moment. “A choice” that will make a true difference in the lives of other patients and their families. “
The rider, who accumulated a total of 90 victories in Ireland and another five in the United Kingdom since he became a professional in 2022, had remained in an induced coma and intensive care in the aforementioned hospital center, where he was transferred after the incident that occurred last last February 6, when He fell into the last fence of Thurles’s racecourse while riding the horse ‘Wee Charlie’.
“I have had the privilege of meeting Michael throughout his professional career and as an amateur, and his dedication, modesty and kindness have made him always a pleasure to be close to him. Michael’s success and his humility will have inspired many And today I share the feeling of loss with all who knew him, “Pagh lamented, who has expressed the” gratitude “of O’Sullivan’s family.
For his part, Darragh O’loughlin, general director of the IHRB, has described the young man as an “exceptional talent rider that was always popular in the weighing room” And he has assured that “everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him will miss him.”
In addition, the Horse Race Regulatory Board of Ireland, has announced the Cancellation of the race of Punctown this Sunday, as well as the horse races on fences in Knockanard, Nenagh and Tinahely, In respect of the rider.
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