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Italian Biathlete Tommaso Giacomel Has Successful Heart Ablation After Olympic Withdrawal

The Italian federation reports a successful ablation for an atrial conduction abnormality, with discharge Thursday followed by a review in two weeks before any training clearance.

Overview

  • An electrophysiological study identified an atrial conduction abnormality, prompting an ablation that the Italian Winter Sports Federation says was a complete success.
  • FISI says Giacomel is scheduled to leave the hospital Thursday, with follow-up checks in about two weeks to decide if he can resume regular training.
  • Giacomel exited the 15km mass start in Anterselva after acute breathing difficulties while leading the race.
  • He wrote on Instagram that his season is over and described the episode as the worst feeling he has experienced, citing trouble breathing and moving.
  • Eurosport IT reported that prior tests were normal and reiterated that the procedure was successful.