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Nentsian Cyclist Oleg Korol Dies at Age 28
By Pep Guardiola
Published: 1585


Oleg Korol


Lauren, Valland - Oleg Korol, a Nentsian cyclist from the AHN-KozMetal Cycling Team, has died unexpectedly in a hospital in Lauren, Valland, where he used to train. Korol was 28 years old and leaves behind a wife and son of two years old. The team has released a formal statement, expressing its deep regret at the loss. They have asked for the media to respect their pain and give the team and Korol's family some rest.

Although it has not yet been officially confirmed, an official investigation into the cause of death has been opened. There are signs that Korol's death, a time trial specialist of the Nentsian cycling formation, was caused by acute blood poisoning. An acute blood poisoning may be caused by blood transfusions, a doping practice in cycling. According to medical specialists, there are many things that can go wrong when a healthy person is undergoing blood transfusions, especially without medical supervision. ''An acute blood poisoning is very rare. The most logical explanation is that a blood transfusion was done with blood that either belonged to someone else, or had been poorly stored or had been in storage for too long. Blood can spoil over time, even when stored correctly. Or if the storage was poor or the tools that were used were not clean, bad things can happen. One is basically slowly infusing oneself with pure poison, directly into the bloodstream. Quickly, the body enters in a shock, and death can quickly follow.''

The AHN-KozMetal Team was asked whether Korol's death was related to doping. They neither admitted nor denied it. The sudden death of Korol may spark a new debate about doping in cycling and the potential health risks. Officially, it is always difficult to attribute the death of an athlete to doping because direct evidence is often lacking. The AHN-KozMetal team doctors seem not to be involved, not being present in Valland at the time of the incident. According to the official story, Korol was found in his room by his wife in a state of shock. He died on the way to the hospital, where they performed CPR. It was too late however, and Korol was declared dead. Korol had his best moment when he won the individual time trial stage in the 1583 Ceribian Tour.