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Laura Ferguson

Olympian Katie Archibald tried to save mountain biker partner Rab Wardell who died in his sleep

Olympic medallist Katie Archibald paid tribute to her mountain biker partner who died suddenly days after winning a national title.

Rab Wardell, 37, from Glasgow, passed away on Tuesday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest while he was in bed with his partner, Katie. His death was confirmed by the Scottish Cross Country Association and came two days after he won the Scottish Cross Country Championship.

Olympic and Commonwealth gold cyclist Katie, 28, spoke of how she attempted to save his life before paramedics arrived, adding she "still doesn't understand what's happened".

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