The cycling community is Andre Drege, Norwegian cyclist He died on Saturday after an accident while on tour in Austria. He was 25 years old.
Team Co-op Repsol confirmed the news in a social media post.
This photo taken on July 2, 2024 shows Norwegian rider Andre Drege of Team Co-op Repsol competing during the prologue stage at Kals am Grossglockner in Sankt Poelten, Austria, during the 2024 Tour of Austria. (Reinhard Eisenbauer/APA/EXPA/AFP via Getty Images)
“We are devastated by the tragic passing of Andre Draege,” read a statement posted to X. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Andre’s family and loved ones during this extremely difficult time.”
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“Andre’s family wishes privacy as they mourn his passing and ask that their wishes be respected.”
Race Organizer Drege said he was involved in a “very serious accident” on a downhill stretch during the fourth stage of the race.
Andre Droege and Team Norway compete in the 8th Norwegian Arctic Race 2021 in Malselv, Norway on August 7, 2021. (Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
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“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andre Droege. On Saturday 6th July, Andre was involved in a very serious accident on the Grossglockner descent during stage 4 of the Tour of Austria, where he fell and sustained serious injuries,” the statement posted on Twitter said. Social media Said.
“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with Andre’s family and loved ones, and his team, Co-op Repsol, at this extremely difficult time.”
(L-R) Samuel Zoccarat of Italy, Michael Gogl of Austria, Andre Droege of Norway, Oskar Riesebeek of the Netherlands and Jonas Rupp of Germany ride through partly snow-covered mountains during stage 4 of the 2024 Tour de Austria from St. Johann-Alpendorf to Kals am Grossglockner, July 6, 2024. (Johan Gloder/APA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Italian cyclist Filippo Ganna won the stage but race organizers called off the ceremony.
According to the BBC, Drage has won seven races this year and was expected to move up to WorldTour level next year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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