30 August 2024
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In the world of competitive cycling, athletes push their bodies to the limits, often sacrificing personal health for the sake of victory.
It is not uncommon for the intense pressure to perform, fear of disqualification and the stigma associated with medical conditions to drive athletes to hide their symptoms. The concealment of heart arrhythmias, where the heart beats irregularly, either too fast or slow, is rumoured to occur in professional cycling pelotons where athletes might fear the rep...