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By: EFE Posted Jun 16, 2023, 11:48 am EDT
the swiss cyclist Gino Mader (Bahrain Victorious) passed away this morning as a result of serious injuries who suffered in the stage of this Thursday, to the fall down a ravineas announced by his team.
Bahrain announced the loss “with deep sadness and heavy hearts” adding that the team “is devastated” and that his “thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
After the accident that occurred in the final descent of the stage on Thursday, the 26-year-old runner was revived on the spot by medical personnel who also performed CPRbefore being airlifted to the hospital.
“Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur Hospital, Gino could not overcome this, his last and greatest challenge, and at 11:30 am we said goodbye to one of the bright lights of our team”, reported the Bahraini squad.
A tribute to Gino Mäder 💛
“I am going to miss him, and I will remember him forever.” – @JTratnik
— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) June 16, 2023
“We are devastated by the loss of Gino Mäder. His talent, dedication and enthusiasm were an inspiration to all of us. He was not only an extremely talented rider, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.said CEO Milan Erzen.
“Bahrain Victorious will run in his honor, preserving his memory on all the roads we run on. We are determined to show the spirit and passion that Gino showed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team,” he added.
“Today and every day, we will run for you, Gino“, ends the note from the Bahrain team.
Mader’s fatal accident occurred in kilometer 197 of the queen stage of the Tour of Switzerlandafter the last port of the stage that ended in Le Punt, during the dangerous descent of Albulapass. the swiss cyclist He fell down a ravine and was left unconscious on the water.
“A high finish could have been perfectly possible, it was not a good decision to make us finish after a dangerous descent. As cyclists, we must think about the risks we take when going down the mountains“, commented the Belgian Remco Evenepoel, at the end of the stage on Thursday.
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