Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died at the age of 24 as a result of the injuries he sustained in a fall during a race 10 days ago, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) announced on Sunday.

Michael O'Sullivan, a 24-year-old Irish jockey, died Sunday after falling during a race earlier this month, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said.

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.