Olympic superfan dies of heart attack at Olympic Velodrome
Conrad Readman took two weeks off from his accounting job in Colchester, England, so he could enjoy the London Olympics. He was such a fan of the Games that he had tickets to events for every day of competition.
Readman, 49, died Friday of an apparent heart attack at the Velodrome. He reportedly was found collapsed in the track cycling venue's restroom shortly after Great Britain claimed gold in the men's team pursuit and women's keirin. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Readman leaves behind his mother Joan, whom he was caring for at the time of his death.
"Conrad had been looking forward to the Olympics ever since it was announced, and there was never a day he was not excited about it," his mother told the Telegraph. "He was coming home every night so excited and telling me about everything he had done during the day. ... He died doing something he loved so I am happy he was where he was, but I can't watch any of it now."
Just absolutely heartbreaking. But at least Readman was having a good time. If you're a Facebook user, you can see his photos from around the Games.
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People dropped dead all over the world during the Olympics. BFD! So ONE of them just happened to be at an Olympic venue when it happened. He wasn't even in the stands. Stop writing these moronic headlines, subliminally suggesting a connection between the two!!!
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Nowhere is it suggested that there is a connection between the man's death and the Olympics. It is simply a human interest story. There have been a LOT of them during the games. How sad that you are so trite about it.
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Sounds like someone crybaby didn't get his nap time today.
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Sound like someone didn't get their nap time today.
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Looking at his photos, I can see that he lived his life with joy and pursued doing what he loved. He was very passionate and seeing him in his photos makes me smile. Thank you for sharing his enthusiasm with us. My deepest condolences go to his loved ones and I pray they will have peace through this time.
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Looking at his photos, I can see that he lived his life with joy and pursued doing what he loved. He was very passionate and seeing him in his photos makes me smile. Thank you for sharing his enthusiasm with us. My deepest condolences go to his loved ones and I pray they will have peace through this time.
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Oh my his poor mother...he was 49 yrs old...now that should be the real story here....notice how our parents are outliving us...notice how he was taking care of his mum...he is a good son...but he died...not her...I can see that the babyboomers are going to kick way earlier then their parents as a lot of the wwII people are still alive...my parents for one..my father is 88 and my mother 79...Im 61 and about to drop...Im careing for my mother in law..she is 84...and wearing me out ..maybe that is how we die early caring for our elderly parents...at least we are giving service to someone else...not ourselves...but think about it....49 yrs old and dying of a heart attack..wow...where was his wife...does he have kids...49 is way way too young to die and of a heart attack..was this investigated to make sure he died of a heart attack for real and there wsnt any other reason....anyway...God bless his mother cuz now she is going to have to care for herself...
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This is VERY sad. It is a shame this 49 year old man wasn't able to have more of a life for himself. I made a decision early on that I would help my elderly relatives but, they had to be cooperative. When my MIL fought us at every attempt to help her, we made sure she was safe but, eventually had to place her in a nursing home. She develped alzheimers and wouldn't be tested or treated. My mother neglected her health and eventually became very ill. I made every effort to help her but, eventually gave up when she would not listen. I am a trained gerontologist. My first degree is in Health Education. I hold a Masters in Community Health and Psychology. I have numerous certificates and post graduate training in both fields. I worked with seniors for years providing support services to keep them safely in their homes.
Many were combative and uncooperative but, most eventually grew to trust me and my agency. Caring for the elderly or anyone for that matter is an incredibly exhausting, unrelenting and often thankless task done in isolation. Financially it is still another drain. The toll it takes on marriages and parenting is a whole other issue beyond the scope of this thread...I say do what you can but PLEASE, do not sacrifice your life, health, sanity, financial security and or marriage to care for an elderly parent. They are adults. They have had their time and made all their own decisions. Now is your time. IF you are ABLE, by ALL MEANS, BE THERE for them but, if they are combative, abusive or unwilling to cooperate, PULL BACK for your own saftey....My condolences to this family and to all famililies struggling with illness. I hope this helps someone and saves a life. Peace to all who read this and God Bless... -
Looking at his photos, I can see that he lived his life with joy and pursued doing what he loved. He was very passionate and seeing him in his photos makes me smile. Thank you for sharing his enthusiasm with us. My deepest condolences go to his loved ones and I pray they will have peace through this time.
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How utterly tragic.
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And people say that bike racing isn't exciting. Just look how worked up some people can get.
