Australian suffered recurrence of problems during Nationals
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Tour of Gippsland leader Will Walker (Drapac) on the start line for the final stage.(Image credit: Mark Gunter)
Will Walker (Drapac) wins the opening stage at the FKG Tour of Toowoomba(Image credit: Mark Gunter)
Will Walker, Synergy Baku Cycling Project, was hospitalised after suffering heart problems during the Australian National Championshps road race on Sunday. Walker, 28-years-old, previously had to sit out several years or racing after being diagnosed with tachycardia, an excessively rapid heartbeat.
Walker had been very active in the race, taking part in the large breakaway of the day. However, on the very hot day in Ballarat, he had to pull out and ended up in an ambulance. "I was at 270 beats for an hour with almost no cardiac output. I had to have a cardio inverter to reset my rhythm after amiodarone did not prove succesful," Walker said on the team's Facebook page.
He is now at home recovering with his family, and is fortunately able to put a good spin on things. "I'm lucky to be alive, Life is great," he said.
