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Sudden illness in the gym, Martina dies at 22: the drama after hours of agony
Martina Gillio felt a strong headache and suffered a cardiac arrest in the Poirino gym where she was training.
Posted on 3 July 2025 at the 19: 13
A tragedy has shaken the gym of Poirino, where Martina Gillio, a 22-year-old girl, was struck by a sudden fatal illness. During a normal training session, Martina felt a strong headache that shortly after resulted in cardiac arrest. The death It happened in hospital 24 hours later: the authorities are now investigating to clarify the causes of this sudden tragedy.
After seeing her collapse on the ground, it was her boyfriend who called the relief efforts. 118 intervened quickly, using the defibrillator in the gym and then transferring Martina by helicopter to the Le Molinette hospital. Despite their attempts, the girl did not make it. The Prosecutor's Office has started an investigation to ascertain the causes of the death. Mayor Nicholas Padalino has proclaimed five days of mourning for the city.
A message of condolence was posted on the gym's social media:
In the Poirino gym where Martina Gillio, 22 years old, trained, there would be no air conditioning system, as confirmed by the staff of the facility. On the first floor, numerous windows are opened to facilitate air exchange, especially on these hot days.
The young woman, originally from Chieri, felt ill during a session in the weight room. The staff intervened immediately, performing resuscitation and using the defibrillator, but her condition immediately appeared critical.
