Swiss cyclist Muriel Furre died in a hospital in Zurich, where she was taken after a fall during the Junior World Championships, reports the press service of the International Cycling Union (UCI).
The 18-year-old athlete was taken to hospital by helicopter on Thursday. She was in extremely serious condition due to head trauma resulting from a fall.
“With the death of Muriel Furre, the international cycling community loses a rider who had a bright future ahead of her. The UCI expresses its sincere condolences to Furre’s family, friends and the Swiss Cycling Federation, the UCI said in a statement.
The World Cycling Championships take place in Zurich.
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