Rory McIlroy Faces Intense Heart-Pounding Experience
Rory McIlroy teamed up with former professional racing driver Francesca Pardini for an adrenaline-filled ride in Abu Dhabi. Preparing for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the DP World Tour, McIlroy took a moment to experience this thrilling adventure.
Heart Rate Monitored During High-Speed Ferrari Ride
While sitting in the passenger seat of a Ferrari zooming around Yas Marina Circuit, McIlroy had his heart rate tracked. Normally resting around 50 beats per minute (bpm), his pulse quickly rose after a warm-up lap as Pardini pushed the car up to speeds of 245 km/h.
Intense Stress and High Speed
- McIlroy’s heart rate elevated to 103 bpm during the ride.
- His stress levels peaked at 2.6 and averaged 2.2 on a scale of 3.
“I’m Rory McIlroy and today I’m going to have the living daylights scared out of me.”
“You would like to think your heart rate is not going to get too high as a professional athlete. I got out of the car and I was buzzing.”
Summary
McIlroy’s thrilling Ferrari ride proved that even elite athletes can feel intense adrenaline rushes, leaving him exhilarated and amazed by the experience.
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