Tragedy Strikes as Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer Dies After Race Crash at World Championships
Posted : 27 September 2024
Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer, 18, tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a crash during the junior women's road race at the world championships in Zurich, according to the UCI.
Following a severe fall, she was airlifted to a hospital with critical head injuries but succumbed to her injuries shortly after.
The UCI expressed deep sorrow over her death, highlighting the loss to the international cycling community and extending condolences to her family and Swiss Cycling Federation.