Muriel Furrer dead at 18: Cyclist dies after suffering serious head injury in horror accident at world championships
SWISS cyclist Muriel Furrer has tragically passed away aged just 18 after suffering a horror head injury.
The teenager was airlifted to hospital by an emergency helicopter following a heavy fall at the Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Zurich on Thursday.
Muriel Furrer has tragically died
She passed away at Zurich University Hospital on Friday morning.
A statement from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) read: “With the passing of Muriel Furrer, the international cycling community loses a rider with a bright future ahead of her.
“The UCI and the Organising Committee of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships offer their sincere condolences to Muriel Furrer’s family, friends and her Federation Swiss Cycling.
“Muriel Furrer’s family asks that their privacy be respected at this very painful time.”
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