Vicki Roycroft. © Sit Tight Radio
Vicki Roycroft, a three-time Olympic equestrian competitor for Australia, has reportedly suffered a heart attack while preparing to take part in a show jumping competition at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Roycroft, aged 69, was taken to Concord Hospital on Saturday afternoon. A spokeswoman for the Royal Easter Show confirmed Roycroft suffered a medical episode and was taken to hospital for further treatment.
“The on-site St John Ambulance team attended to her immediately, with treatment also provided by NSW Ambulance paramedics,” the spokeswoman said.
“The thoughts of the entire Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and horse community at the show are with Vicki and her loved ones at this time.”
An update from Vicki’s sister after visitng her in hopsital via Facebook:
“Vicki has been stabilised at Concord Hospital and transferred to RPA. She has a large tear in her aorta. She did not breath for 10 minutes, so they do not know what damage has been done. Is presently having an 8 hour operation for by pass surgery.
Please all pray for Vicki, it will be 3 to 4 days until they know the damage that has been done. Doctors amazed with her fitness, so this is a plus.”
On behalf of the team at Equestrian Life are throughts are with Vicki and her family.
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