“It is with great sadness that the UCI and the organizing committee of the world championships have learned of the tragic news of the death of the young cyclist Muriel Furrer.”
The news that the cycling world feared a day after the Swiss rider’s serious fall in the road race on Thursday morning.
Furrer suffered a severe head injury, the 18-year-old junior was taken to the University Hospital of Zurich “in a very critical condition”. She died there this afternoon.
Much about the circumstances of her fall – a few kilometers from her parental home near Zurich – remains unclear for the time being. “The UCI expresses its sincere condolences to the family, friends and the Federation Swiss Cycling. The family of Muriel Furrer asks that their privacy be respected in this very painful time.” Today, more than ever, the sporting aspect is secondary. Just before the podium ceremony of the men U23, the announcer, riders and the public took a moment to reflect on the passing of Muriel Furrer. This with a speech and a minute of silence.
In behalf of the Belgian Project, his followers and sponsors, our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Muriel, rest in peace…
