Cycling: Cycling mourns Gino Mäder. On yesterday's stage of the Tour de Suisse, the Swiss fell on a descent. Today his team Bahrain - Victorious announced the death of the 26-year-old.
Gino Mäder fell on the descent from the Albula Pass
Cycling is in shock. Following his crash yesterday at the Tour de Suisse, Gino Mäder died in hospital today. The 26-year-old Swiss rider crashed on the descent from the Albula Pass and had to be resuscitated. The accident occurred 6,3 kilometers from the stage finish in a long bend, causing Mäder and Magnus Sheffield, who also crashed, to tumble down a slope. His team, Bahrain-Victorious, confirmed today that they had to say their goodbyes at the hospital around 11:30 a.m.
Press release from Bahrain – Victorious:
“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur Hospital, Gino did not make it through his final and greatest challenge and at 11:30am this morning we had to say goodbye to one of the brightest lights on our team. Gino was an exceptional athlete, an example of dedication, a valuable member of our team and the wider cycling community. His talent and passion for the sport inspired us all.”
The UCI is devastated to learn of the death of professional cyclist, Gino Mäder.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone connected with Gino who was a rising star within the professional ranks of cycling. pic.twitter.com/DFhBR4J0mK
— UCI (@UCI_cycling) June 16, 2023
Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person.
❤️ Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino.
https://t.co/CSx5BsWfRz pic.twitter.com/caBmfmWwyg
— Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023
We are heartbroken! Gino you've been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person! Always smiling and making people happy around you! Rest in peace! Our thoughts are with Gino's family!
Below you can find the official statement of @BHRVictorious pic.twitter.com/hqLF8FF5nQ
— Tour de Suisse (@tds) June 16, 2023