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07/08/2012
Man Dies Of Suspected Heart Attack At Olympic Cycling Event
A man who planned to attend every day of the Olympics Games has died after a suspected heart attack while watching the cycling.
49-year-old Conrad Readman, from Colchester, had booked two weeks off work and had tickets for events on every day of the Olympics.
After watching the opening ceremony and many of Team GB's medal-winning moments, the 49-year-old visited the velodrome on Friday to watch Victoria Pendleton and the men's team pursuit.
He was discovered ill in the venue's toilets at 6.15pm. He was taken to hospital where he died.
The chartered accountant lived with and cared for his mother, Joan.
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49-year-old Conrad Readman, from Colchester, had booked two weeks off work and had tickets for events on every day of the Olympics.
After watching the opening ceremony and many of Team GB's medal-winning moments, the 49-year-old visited the velodrome on Friday to watch Victoria Pendleton and the men's team pursuit.
He was discovered ill in the venue's toilets at 6.15pm. He was taken to hospital where he died.
The chartered accountant lived with and cared for his mother, Joan.
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