TV presenter Charlie Webster brought out of Rio malaria coma

A television sports presenter who was diagnosed with malaria following a 3,000-mile charity cycle ride to Rio has been brought out of her medically induced coma, her manager has said..

Charlie Webster, 33, who has worked for Sky and ITV, became unwell after watching the Olympic opening ceremony.

She remains in intensive care but doctors have said they are “very happy with Charlie’s neurological results”.

Her mother said: “The fact Charlotte is now conscious is amazing.”

Ms Webster is being kept on dialysis as her kidneys are not responding to treatment and is being supported by a respirator.

Her mother said in a statement that she had been able to speak to her family.

‘Worst imaginable time’

“Charlotte knows she nearly died,” she said.

“She mouthed to me earlier, ‘look at all the machines keeping me alive’.

“Charlotte is really strong but as the doctors keep reminding me, everyone heals differently.

“I am just so thankful that she’s able to communicate with us again.

“It’s been the worst imaginable time – we have been beside ourselves with worry but the fact Charlotte is now conscious is amazing.