The Australian equestrian group is rallying behind 3 times Olympian Vicki Roycroft, who’s in intensive care after a suspect heart attack.
The 69-year-old equestrian collapsed proper earlier than she was as a result of compete in present leaping on the Sydney Royal Easter Present on Saturday afternoon.
Roycroft’s sister Joanne says she was stabilized at Harmony Hospital earlier than being transferred to Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, in an replace to household and mates being shared on social media.
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Within the replace, Joanne stated Roycroft has a big tear in her aorta and was present process an eight-hour surgical procedure.
The 69-year-old was not respiration for roughly 10 minutes throughout the medical episode, based on the put up, estimating docs will not know the total extent of injury triggered for an additional three to 4 days.
A spokesperson for the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW confirmed to 7NEWS.com.au Roycroft suffered a medical episode whereas making ready for a present leaping competitors on Saturday.
“The on-site St Johns Ambulance group attended to her instantly, with remedy additionally supplied by NSW Ambulance paramedics,” they stated.
“Vicki was transferred to hospital for additional remedy.
“The ideas of all the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and horse group on the Present are with Vicki and her family members right now.”
In the meantime, the equestrian group has since shared their help on-line for the Sydney-born equestrian.
“She’s one robust woman, tremendous match and decided, so if anybody’s going to battle laborious, it is her,” a pal posted.
“Everybody’s energy and love is behind you,” one other added.
“If anybody can get by way of this you’ll be able to, one among if not the hardest folks I’ve met on this sport. You are an inspiration to us all and we’re all praying for you,” a 3rd shared.
Roycroft competed in three Olympic Video games – Los Angeles 1984, Seoul 1988 and Atlanta 1996.
She was additionally among the many first to obtain the Australian Sports activities Medal, in 2000 which was awarded by the Governor-Normal in recognition of Australian sporting achievements.
7NEWS.com.au reached out to NSW Ambulance, nevertheless, the authority declined to remark.
