Tragic Loss: Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer Dies After Championship Crash

Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer, 18, has died following a crash during the junior women's road race at the world championships in Zurich. Despite being air-lifted to a hospital, she succumbed to serious head injuries. The UCI expressed deep condolences, noting the loss of a promising young talent.

Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer has tragically passed away from injuries sustained in a crash during the junior women's road race at the world championships in Zurich, the UCI announced on Friday. The 18-year-old rider fell heavily on Thursday and was air-lifted to hospital with serious head injuries, where she was in critical condition.

'It is with great sadness that the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Organising 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 UCI's statement read. 'With the passing of Muriel Furrer, the international cycling community loses a rider with a bright future ahead of her. We offer sincere condolences to Muriel Furrer's family, friends, and her Federation Swiss Cycling.'

The UCI stated on Thursday that there were no 'established facts' about how the accident occurred. Earlier in the week, Furrer had finished 44th in the junior women's time trial.

(With inputs from agencies.)