Olympic Cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos Passes Away at 51

Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a Venezuelan Olympic cyclist, has died at the age of 51. She competed in five Olympic Games from 1992 to 2012. Chirinos was found dead at her Las Vegas home following a welfare check initiated by a concerned friend. The cause of death is still under investigation.

Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a five-time Olympic cyclist who represented Venezuela for over a decade, has passed away at the age of 51.

Chirinos was discovered dead in her Las Vegas home on August 15, following a welfare check initiated by a concerned friend. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Luis Vidal confirmed the death but stated that homicide detectives were not involved.

The Clark County coroner's office is currently investigating the cause and manner of her death. The Venezuelan Olympic Committee expressed deep sorrow over the loss of an athlete whose accomplishments in track cycling brought immense pride to the nation. Chirinos competed in the Olympic Games from 1992 to 2012, except for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her passing comes just ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

(With inputs from agencies.)