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Road Cycling World Championships turn tragic: Muriel Furrer (18) dies after fatal crash in junior women’s race
CyclingFriday, 27 September 2024 at 11:22
The Road Cycling World Championships have turned from a beautiful cycling celebration into a tragic event in just one day. On Friday afternoon, the UCI announced the news everyone was fearing: 18-year-old Muriel Furrer has passed away. The Swiss rider suffered a severe crash during the junior women’s race on Thursday and ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
The first road race of the World Championship on Thursday thus ended in a disaster. The UCI quickly shared terrible news in an update after the race: "Furrer fell heavily today, for reasons still to be determined. She was taken to hospital by an emergency helicopter. She suffered a serious head injury and is in a very critical condition."
"Extremely concerned by the situation, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), Swiss Cycling and the Zürich 2024 local organizing committee are closely monitoring developments," the statement continued. An investigation into how Furrer fell so hard is being conducted, as would be expected. On Friday, the talented rider succumbed to her injuries after being admitted to the hospital in a "very critical" condition.
"It is with great sadness that the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the organizing committee of the 2024 UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships today learned the tragic news of the death of young Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer," the cycling federation wrote in a statement. "With the passing of Muriel Furrer, the international cycling community loses a rider with a bright future ahead of her. The UCI and the organizing 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."
Another rough crash in the junior men's race
The first day of road races at the World Championship in Zürich was also marked by crashes in the junior men’s race. Top favorite and defending champion Albert Withen Philipsen crashed during the final lap. Just 23 kilometers from the finish line, Withen Philipsen was suddenly seen lying on the ground. The 18-year-old Dane had perhaps been a bit too confident and slipped during the soaking wet descent.
The Dane lay on the ground for some time and did not finish the race. Danish national coach Michael Berling told TV2 that Philipsen was taken to the hospital for examination. Later, the Danish federation shared good news: no fractures, only bruises and scrapes.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024