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Fox News
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 24, dies after falling from horse
Michael O'Sullivan, a jockey from Ireland who fell from his horse at Thurles Racecourse, has died more than a week after the fall, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) said in a news release. He was 24. He fell from his horse during the Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase on Feb. 6. "Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom," IHRB CEO Darragh O'Loughlin said in the release. "Michael will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our hearts go out to Michael's family, especially his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan, who will feel his loss most keenly." Dr. Jennifer Pugh, the IHRB's chief medical officer, said O'Sullivan's family decided to donate his organs. "I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around," Pugh added. "Michael's success and his humility will have inspired many, and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him. "Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time." O'Sullivan turned pro in 2022 and won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle the next year at the Cheltenham Festival, according to the BBC. He had 95 wins in Ireland and Britain over the course of his career. "It's dreadful news which puts all our problems into context. He will be much missed here and there is a real sadness here," trainer Willie Mullins said, via the outlet. "He was here two mornings a week and was very much a part of the team and his part here was only going to get bigger. He was such a natural rider who was very modest, friendly and understated. "He had a great understanding of horses and racing and given the horse, he was the man. I think Closutton will be a much poorer place without him and we, as a family, will miss him. He will be much missed in the yard and we have his family in our thoughts and our prayers are for them now." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jockey Michael O'Sullivan Dies at 24 After Fall in Horse Race: ‘An Exceptionally Talented Young Rider'
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died days after getting injured when he fell in a race. He was 24. O'Sullivan was hospitalized and put in an induced coma after falling at the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase on Feb. 6. He died from his injuries on Sunday, Feb. 16, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirmed in a press release. 'Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital,' Dr Jennifer Pugh, Chief Medical Officer of the IHRB, said. 'We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital,' Pugh added that O'Sullivan's family donated his organs. Related: Equestrian Star Georgie Campbell Dead at 37 After Falling Off Horse at Competition: 'She Could Not Be Saved' O'Sullivan was one of three jockeys who fell at the final fence during the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland, BBC Sports reported. The rider from Lombardstown in County Cork, Ireland, was treated on the track and then transported to hospital by air ambulance where he remained until his death just five days before his 25th birthday, according to the outlet. O'Sullivan was named champion rider under 21 in 2019, before turning professional in September 2022. His career took off a year later when he won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale, per BBC Sports. He rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain throughout his career. He also won the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty and was crowned the champion conditional in Ireland with 32 winners, per the UK newspaper The Guardian. 'I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around,' Pugh continued. 'Michael's success and his humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Olympic Gold Medalist Charlotte Dujardin Suspended 1 Year After Horse-Whipping Scandal CEO of the IHRB, Darragh O'Loughlin, said per the press release, 'Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom. Michael will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him.' O'Sullivan is survived by his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan. Sporting events at Punchestown and various other locations in Ireland due to take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 have been canceled in respect of the news of O'Sullivan's death. Read the original article on People
Express Tribune
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan dies after fall at Thurles
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died after suffering a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in an induced coma in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. "Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital," said the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's (IHRB) chief medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh. "We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital. "Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time." O'Sullivan had been riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary when he was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase. He was treated on the track at Thurles before being transferred by air ambulance to hospital. The meeting was abandoned following the incident. O'Sullivan recorded his first win under rules at Cork in 2018 and turned professional in September 2022. He gained prominence in 2023 with victories in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale and the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty. He also became Ireland's champion conditional jockey. Over his career, he rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain, including 14 in Ireland and two in Britain this season. As a mark of respect, Sunday's fixture at Punchestown and the point-to-point fixtures in Ireland have been cancelled.
New York Times
16-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Michael O'Sullivan: Jockey, 24, dies following fall in race
Jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died following injuries suffered in a fall in a race. In a statement on behalf of his family the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) announced the 24-year-old Irishman had passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning. O'Sullivan was riding Wee Charlie when he was one of three to fall at the final fence of the Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase on February 6 at Thurles Racecourse in County Tipperary, Ireland. Advertisement He was taken by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital and placed in intensive care. The remainder of the meeting was cancelled. 'Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital,' Dr Jennifer Pugh, chief medical officer of the IHRB, said in a statement. On behalf of the O'Sullivan family, it is with profound sadness that the IHRB confirms the passing of Michael O'Sullivan — IHRB (@ihrb_ie) February 16, 2025 'I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around. Michael's success and his humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him. 'Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time.' Darragh O'Loughlin, CEO of the IHRB, said O'Sullivan was 'an exceptionally talented young rider' who will be 'deeply missed by everyone in racing'. 'Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom,' O'Loughlin said in a statement. 'Michael will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him. 'Our hearts go out to Michael's family, especially his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan, who will feel his loss most keenly.' O'Sullivan rode 95 winners in total in his career with his most noted victory coming at the Cheltenham Festival in 2023 in guiding Marine Nationale to a win in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle. He also won aboard Jazzy Matty in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle that year. Racing at Punchestown on Sunday and the point-to-point fixtures at Knockanard, Nenagh and Tinahely have all been cancelled as a mark of respect, the IHRB added. (David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images)
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Irish jockey O'Sullivan dies after Thurles fall
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan has died after a fall at Thurles, Republic of Ireland, earlier this month. The 24-year-old had been in an induced coma in intensive care at Cork University Hospital since the incident during racing on 6 February. "Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital," said the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's (IHRB) chief medical officer Dr Jennifer Pugh. "We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital. "Michael's family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O'Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time." O'Sullivan had been riding Wee Charlie for Gerard O'Leary when he was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase. He was treated on the track at Thurles before being transferred by air ambulance to hospital. The meeting was abandoned following the incident. His first win under rules came at Cork in 2018 and he turned professional in September 2022. O'Sullivan shot to prominence the following year when winning the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham aboard Marine Nationale before claiming the Fred Winter with Jazzy Matty, while he also became champion conditional in Ireland. He rode 95 winners in Ireland and Britain over his career, including 14 in Ireland and two in Britain this season. IHRB chief medical officer Pugh added: "Michael's family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families. "I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around. "Michael's success and humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him." Darragh O'Loughlin, chief executive of the IHRB, said: "Michael was an exceptionally talented young rider who was always popular in the weighroom and will be deeply missed by everyone in racing who had the pleasure of knowing him. "Our hearts go out to Michael's family, especially his parents Bernadette and William and his brother Alan, who will feel his loss most keenly." As a mark of respect, Sunday's fixture at Punchestown and the point-to-point fixtures in Ireland have been cancelled. Latest horse racing results
