Pro Cyclist Gino Mäder Killed In ‘High Speed’ Bike Crash At 26

Gino Mäder has tragically handed away at simply 26 years outdated.

The professional bicycle owner died Friday after an violent crash throughout stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse in Switzerland. Team Bahrain Victorious shared in a press release on their web site Friday:

“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder. On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained. Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

The lethal crash befell whereas on the “final descent” of the race, after the cyclists had reached the Albula Pass, round 7,600 toes up.

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The surprising information was first introduced Thursday on the official Tour de Suisse Twitter account, the place it was revealed that within the 197th kilometer of the race, the younger athlete collided with fellow bicycle owner Magnus Sheffield at a “very high speed” (the chief was clocked at 62 mph!) and each males had been thrown right into a ravine.

Magnus was additionally transported to a close-by hospital, the place he was conscious of remedy for “bruises and a concussion.” Mäder was discovered “motionless in the water.” Mäder was “resuscitated” and airlifted to a hospital within the close by metropolis of Chur, the place he sadly succumbed to his accidents.

Read the total report (under):

Official Statement from TdS Organisation concerning the crashes of @maedergino and @MagnusSheffield
We want each of all of them one of the best!!
.@BHRVictorious @INEOSGrenadiers pic.twitter.com/T9RmdT1HH7

— Tour de Suisse (@tds) June 15, 2023

According to Cycling News, cyclists held a second of silence for Mäder forward of Friday’s race. He was remembered by his crew as:

“An extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication, and passion for the sport has inspired us all.”

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