Cycling is mourning the death of Davide Rebellin after being hit by a truck

Fate is sometimes too cruel. After extending his professional career at the age of 51, the Italian runner David Rebellin died this Wednesday after being hit by a truck while training. ‘tintin’one of the nicknames by which he was known because of his age, fought his last race on October 16 at Venetian Classic, ending a long professional career that began in 1992 in the ranks of GB-MG Maglicio and that ended in the same year in defense of the coat of arms of Work Service Vitalcare Vega.

As soon as his death became known on social networks, expressions of pain and sympathy for Davide Rebellin and his family multiplied.

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“Disappointed by the death of Davide Rebellin, a simple man with great sympathy with whom we shared so many duels and podiums in his long career. A big hug to all his loved ones. Rest in peace” read the narrative ofthe Movistar team, where the former runner Alejandro Valverde He added from his account: “My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Davide Rebellin, a professional colleague and rival for so many years. DEP”.

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Vincenzo Nibalialso retired this season, adding: “I was very shocked to hear this sad news. May the world go easy on you, RIP David.”

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In the same sense the Belgian is expressed Philippe Gilbert: “A few days ago we were doing our last professional race in Monaco and now you’re off to join the stars. I’m thinking a lot about Françoise and your family. I’m going to miss you so much my friend. RIP” .

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