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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Tadej Pogacar dedicates Tour de France win to teenaged Italian cyclist who died in crash
Tadej Pogacar dedicated his memorable victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France to Samuele Privitera, the young cyclist who died during a race in Italy this week. Privitera, 19, crashed during the opening stage of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta in the Italian Alps. The Hagens Berman Jayco rider reportedly came off his bike during a descent, losing his helmet and colliding with a gate. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. After pulling away from the rest of his rivals to win atop the towering Hautacam climb in the Pyrenees on Thursday, reclaiming the yellow jersey in the process, Pogacar paid tribute to Privitera. 'This stage can go for Samuele, to all his family,' he said. 'It was really sad, it was the first thing I read in the morning, and I was thinking in the last kilometre about him and how tough this sport can be, and how much pain it can cause.' Samuele Privitera died (Instagram) Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. 'Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team,' Axel Merckx, the owner of Hagens Berman Jayco, said in a statement. '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.' Merckx said he was 'struggling to express the sadness' he felt, but was grateful for the joy Privitera brought to the team. 'He loved the bike, he loved the camera, he loved to smile, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family and his teammates. Rest in peace, Samuele. You will always be part of this team.' Pogacar finished more than two minutes ahead of his main rival Jonas Vingegaard, and now leads the Dane by three and a half minutes at the top of the general classification.
Perth Now
5 days ago
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- Perth Now
Pogacar emotional after death of Aussie team cyclist
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has marked his latest extraordinary triumph by dedicating it to 19-year-old Samuele Privitera, the youngster who died in a crash while racing for Australian outfit Jayco AlUla's development team in Italy. Cyclists at the Tour de France were left crestfallen at the news of the teenage Italian's death during the first stage of the Tour of Valle D'Aosta in the north-western municipality of Pontey on Wednesday. The Tour de France peloton gathered to give a minute's applause before they began the 12th stage on Thursday, and then champion and new race leader Pogacar paid his own emotional tribute after his stunning victory on the Hautacam climb. The Slovenian all-time great said he had been thinking of the youngster for the last kilometre of his brilliant solo win. "I think this stage can go to Samuele and all his family," said the visibly emotional Pogacar afterwards. "It was really sad, the first thing I read in the morning, and I was thinking the last kilometre about him and how tough this sport can be and how much pain it can cause." Before the day's stage, he had added: "It's really sad to lose another young talent today, it's devastating. "It is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, 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." Privitera had been part of the Hagens Berman Jayco team, the development team for Australia's only WorldTour team Jayco AlUla, whose riders, headed by their world championship silver medallist Ben O'Connor, all wore black armbands on Thursday's stage. "Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team," Hagens Berman Jayco team director Axel Merckx said in a statement. "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. Italian media reported that Privitera had crashed on a descent about 35km from the finish in Aosta at a speed of almost 70kph. He reportedly lost his helmet and crashed into a barrier. Race organisers said on Thursday the circumstances of the accident were "still unclear and are being investigated by public safety authorities". The second stage of the Tour of Valle D'Aosta was cancelled after the tragedy, with teams given a choice about whether to continue with the third stage on Friday.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Tadej Pogacar dedicates Tour de France win to teenaged Italian cyclist who died in crash
Tadej Pogacar dedicated his memorable victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France to Samuele Privitera, the young cyclist who died during a race in Italy this week. Privitera, 19, crashed during the opening stage of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta in the Italian Alps. The Hagens Berman Jayco rider reportedly came off his bike during a descent, losing his helmet and colliding with a gate. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. After pulling away from the rest of his rivals to win atop the towering Hautacam climb in the Pyrenees on Thursday, reclaiming the yellow jersey in the process, Pogacar paid tribute to Privitera. 'This stage can go for Samuele, to all his family,' he said. 'It was really sad, it was the first thing I read in the morning, and I was thinking in the last kilometre about him and how tough this sport can be, and how much pain it can cause.' Samuele Privitera died (Instagram) Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the crash. 'Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team,' Axel Merckx, the owner of Hagens Berman Jayco, said in a statement. '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.' Merckx said he was 'struggling to express the sadness' he felt, but was grateful for the joy Privitera brought to the team. 'He loved the bike, he loved the camera, he loved to smile, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family and his teammates. Rest in peace, Samuele. You will always be part of this team.' Pogacar finished more than two minutes ahead of his main rival Jonas Vingegaard, and now leads the Dane by three and a half minutes at the top of the general classification.
CNN
5 days ago
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- CNN
Cycling world mourns the death of 19-year-old Samuele Privitera after crash during a race
Italian cyclist Samuele Privitera has died aged 19 following a crash at the Giro della Valle d'Aosta, his team announced. Privitera was competing in the first stage of the under-23 race in Pontey in the northwest of Italy when the crash took place. 'Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team,' Axel Merckx, owner and general manager of Hagens Berman Jayco, said in a statement on the team's Instagram page. '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.' According to CNN affiliate SkyTG24, Privitera fell on a descent, causing him to lose his helmet and hit his head on a gate. In a statement, race organizers said that Privitera was promptly assisted by medical services and taken to hospital in Aosta. 'The circumstances of the accident are still unclear and are being investigated by public safety authorities,' organizers said. CNN Sports has contacted Aosta police for comment. The organizers' statement added that Thursday's stage of the race has been canceled due to Privitera's death, with the event resuming on Friday following a moment's silence in honor of the young cyclist. 'All formal ceremonies are canceled until the end of the event,' organizers said. 'The organizing committee is leaving the teams free to decide whether to continue the race starting with the third stage.' Among those to pay tribute to Privitera on social media were three-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar and eight-time Olympic medalist Bradley Wiggins. Several teams also expressed their condolences, with Ineos Grenadiers writing on Instagram: 'All our thoughts are with Samuele's family, friends and teammates at this incredibly difficult time.' The Giro della Valle d'Aosta, a five-stage race for under-23 riders, began on Wednesday and is scheduled to conclude on Sunday.
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Samuele Privitera dead at 19: Promising cyclist dies in crash during race as tributes pour in for ‘incredible' rider
He was described as "irreplaceable" and "always a bright light" 'always a bright light' Samuele Privitera dead at 19: Promising cyclist dies in crash during race as tributes pour in for 'incredible' rider Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE world of cycling is in mourning following the death of promising rider, Samuele Privitera. Privitera, 19, was killed in a crash during a descent in the first stage of the Giro Valle d'Aosta in Pontey, Italy, on Wednesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Samuele Privitera has been killed in a fatal bike crash Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 The 19-year-old has been described 'irreplacable' following his tragic loss Credit: Getty He was rushed to hospital following the accident, but sadly passed away there due to his injuries. As a result of the devastating news, organisers have taken the decision to cancel the second stage of the event which had been scheduled for today. Instead, racing will resume on Friday from Pre Saint Didier to Col du Gran San Bernardo, and will be preceded by a moment of silence. The initial stretch of the stage will also be neutralised in memory of Privitera. READ MORE IN CYCLING DE TOUR Infamous abandoned F1 track that left icon blind used for different sport The young star was riding for Hagens Berman Jayco in the Under-23 race. In tribute, team owner and general manager, Axel Merckx released an emotional statement, calling him "irreplaceable" and "always a bright light". The full statement on the team's social media page said: "It is with a very heavy heart that I share news no one in our community ever wanted to hear. "Our rider, our team-mate, and our dear friend, Samuele Privitera, has passed away following the race yesterday at Giro Val d'Aosta. Sir Jim Ratcliffe robbed of INEOS victory as race cancelled after most riders miss finish line "Samuele was and always will be the life and personality of this team. 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. "Personally, I am struggling to express the sadness I feel but I am deeply grateful for every moment we shared with him and for the joy he brought to our team every single day. "He loved the bike, he loved the camera, he loved to smile, he loved to laugh, but most of all he loved his family and his team-mates. "Please keep Samuele's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate the days ahead. "On behalf of everyone at Hagens Berman Jayco, thank you for standing with us and honouring Samuele's memory. Rest in peace, Samuele. You will always be part of this team." Privitera was known as a good climber and finished 63rd in the last edition of the Tour of Italy for Under-23 riders. Other cycling teams also penned heartfelt tributes to the teenager. GreenEDGE Cycling said: "The entire organisation mourns the loss of such an incredible, talented rider, with a big heart and special personality." UCI said: "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and everyone who supported him. Samuele's loss is felt across the cycling community." Wanty-NIPPO-ReUz said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Samuele Privitera, 19 years old, while racing Giro Valle d'Aosta. "Wanty-NIPPO-ReUz and the entire Intermarché-Wanty family stands by his team @HBAxeon and his loved ones." Team Israel - Premier Tech added: "Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to Samuele's family and friends, the Hagens Berman Jayco team, and the Valle d'Aosta peloton after this devastating loss."
