Sonny gets defib implant

ITALIAN cyclist Sonny Colbrelli has had a defibrillator fitted and has been discharged from hospital two weeks after collapsing at the end of a race.

European champion Colbrelli (below) lost consciousness and required defibrillation at the finish of the Volta a Catalunya in Spain.

Taking part in competitive sport with a subcutaneous defibrillator is not permitted in Italy, meaning Colbrelli may not be able to race in his home country if he’s able to return to competitive racing.

The 31-year-old collapsed shortly after finishing second in stage one of the Volta a Catalunya in March.