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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cyclist Dead At 19 After Tragic Mid-Race Crash
Cyclist Dead At 19 After Tragic Mid-Race Crash originally appeared on The Spun. Tragedy struck this week during the Tour of Valle D'Aosta. During the first stage of Wednesday's race, 19-year-old Italian cyclist Samuele Privitera was involved in a crash. He reportedly lost control of his bike after hitting a speed bump and struck his head on a barrier. Unfortunately, it was confirmed this week that Privitera passed away from the injuries sustained in this accident. Privitera, a member of the Hagens Berman Jayco team, reportedly crashed on a descent of about 35 kilometers. He lost his helmet when the accident occurred. "Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team," Hagens Berman Jayco team director Axel Merckx said. "This team has always been a small family, and moments like this are unimaginable. He was irreplaceable. His joy, his spirit, his kindness, was always a bright light to whatever room or race that he was in at that moment. To lose him is devastating beyond words." Tour de France riders honored Privitera's memory on Thursday, applauding for him during the 12th stage. "It's really sad to lose another young talent today. It's devastating," Tour de France rider Tadej Pogacar said. "It is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, I think, and the risk that we are taking sometimes is too far. But I'm really really really sad for all his family. May he rest in peace." Our thoughts are with Privitera's friends and family Dead At 19 After Tragic Mid-Race Crash first appeared on The Spun on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Italian cyclist Samuele Privitera, 19, dies after crashing during race
Cyclist Samuele Privitera died from injuries he sustained in a crash Wednesday during the first stage of the Tour of Valle D'Aosta in Italy, his team announced. He was 19. Privitera reportedly hit a speed bump, lost control of his bike and hit his head as he struck a barrier. He crashed on a descent of about 35 kilometers from the finish in Aosta at a speed of almost 70 kilometers per hour, according to Italian media. He reportedly lost his helmet in the process. Race organizers said the circumstances of the crash were "still unclear and are being investigated by public safety authorities." Privitera was a member of the Hagens Berman Jayco team. The team's director, Axel Merckx, released a statement on the teen's death. "Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team," Merckx said. "This team has always been a small family, and moments like this are unimaginable. "He was irreplaceable. His joy, his spirit, his kindness was always a bright light to whatever room or race that he was in at that moment. To lose him is devastating beyond words." Tour de France riders took a moment to applaud for a minute during the 12th stage of the race Thursday in honor of Privitera. "It's really sad to lose another young talent today. It's devastating," Tour de France favorite Tadej Pogačar said before Thursday's stage. "It is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, I think, and the risk that we are taking sometimes is too far. But I'm really really really sad for all his family. May he rest in peace." The Tour of Valle D'Aosta was put on hold Thursday and will resume Friday. "This news leaves us shocked and forces us to think even more decisively about how to make our races safer," Italian Cycling Federation President Cordiano Dagnoni said in a statement. "The federation established a commission some time ago to develop proposals on this matter, and we constantly update the regulations every year to ensure such incidents never happen again. "We must intensify our efforts in this direction. It is an obligation we owe first and foremost to our young people, to our clubs and to our entire movement." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
SBS Australia
3 days ago
- Sport
- SBS Australia
Watch Tour de France 2025 - Live Stream
Sport, Cycling All the action from Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France, as the peloton takes on a 181 km route starting in Auch and finishing in Hautacam. Live in 47m
SBS Australia
10-07-2025
- Sport
- SBS Australia
Mix results at the TT, and the Vauquelin surprise (Stage 5)
In the latest episode of the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe & Macka take you through the thrills of Stage 5 of the Tour de France, set along a route buzzing with fans. We break down the key moments of the day, with Remco Evenepoel stealing the spotlight thanks to his superb time trial performance. We dive into whether Remco could've taken even more time, considering his world-class ability against the clock. We also hear from Ben O'Connor, who spoke to us about bouncing back after a rough start and how he's approaching the rest of the race with renewed focus and determination.
The Guardian
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Tour de France: Pogacar takes 100th win in thrilling stage four finish but denied yellow jersey
Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar overtook race leader Mathieu van der Poel just before the line to win stage four of the Tour de France on Tuesday, and is now level at the top of the general classification. He was only denied the yellow jersey on countback, but at least could celebrate his 100th career win in professional cycling. The 174.2km ride from Amiens to Rouen came down to a sprint finish between the top three in the overall standings, with the Slovenian world champion getting the better of the Dutchman, with Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard coming in third. There are also local reports circulating that an individual was arrested near the finish of the stage at the Saint-Hilaire roundabout at around 3pm. He was said to be wielding a knife and attempted to stab one officer, who was uninjured owing to his protective vest, but reportedly injured another in the leg. More to follow …
