![]() Katie won gold in the women's individual pursuit and John silver in the men's.įellow gold medal cyclist Callum Skinner, said: 'Sorry to hear of the passing of another great Scottish cyclist. Her brother, John, is also an elite cyclist and they both won medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games representing Scotland. The funeral procession for Rab Wardell arriving at Dunfermline Crematorium ahead of the funeral service this afternoon She also holds the women's British national record for the individual pursuit. Ms Archibald holds 17 gold medals in European elite track championships, an all-time record for the competition. 'We ask that you respect Rab's family's privacy at this incredibly sad time.' The sporting body added: 'We have very little information at this stage, but we send our love and support to his family, friends and all those in our community who knew him. Her comments came after Scottish Cycling said it was 'devastated to confirm the news that international mountain biker & former employee, Rab Wardell, has passed away'. I can't bear to talk about him in the past tense to say anything myself. Ms Archibald added: 'Thank you to those making tributes. I love him so much and need him here with me. I tried and tried, and the paramedics arrived within minutes, but his heart stopped and they couldn't bring him back. 'He went into cardiac arrest while we were lying in bed. 'I still don't understand what's happened if this is real why he'd be taken now – so healthy and happy. She tweeted: 'I think you've heard that Rab died yesterday morning. Tributes to the cycling champion were also written on cards placed among flowers outside the funeral today.Īt the time of his tragic death, Ms Archibald, who won gold medals at both the 20 Olympics, emotionally shared how she 'tried and tried' to save him and that her heart 'stopped' with his. Mourners gathered for a funeral at Dunfermline Crematorium this afternoon, where a large group of cyclists gathered to follow the cortege to the service.įriends were seen consoling each other outside the crematorium, with lycra-clad cyclists interspersed with men and women dressed in black attire. He had also appeared on BBC Scotland's The Nine the evening of his death to talk about his victory. His death was confirmed on August 23 - just two days after he had won the Scottish Cross Country Championship at Kirroughtree Forest near Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. Mr Wardell, 37, suffered the cardiac arrest while lying next to the Team GB star at their home in Glasgow last month. The cycling world has paid its last respects to Scottish mountain bike champion Rab Wardell, who died from a cardiac arrest as his Olympian partner Katie Archibald desperately battled to save his life.
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