The Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer He died this Friday due to a fall during the junior road race at the Zurich World Championships at the age of 18, as reported by the UCI (International Cycling Union).
Furrer, who suffered a fall in a wooded course during Thursday’s junior women’s road test, was immediately admitted to hospital.
As a result of the fall, the Swiss cyclist suffered severe head trauma and underwent emergency surgery. His stage was “critical”, as reported by the UCI, which confirmed his death on Friday.
The test layout was dangerous because it rained heavily during it and, according to some media outlets, help came “too late.” However, the UCI will conduct an investigation to clarify the facts of the accident.
On the other hand, the UCI announced that the World Championship will go ahead as planned in accordance with “the wishes of Muriel Ferrer’s family.”
Source: La Verdad
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