Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a five-time Olympic cyclist from Venezuela, was found dead in her Las Vegas apartment after colleagues reported her absence from work. Authorities believe she died from asphyxiation due to solid food lodged in her trachea on August 11, 2024, although the official cause of death is still pending. Chirinos, who competed in the Olympics from 1992 to 2012, was the first Venezuelan athlete to participate in five Olympic Games and earned four Olympic diplomas throughout her career. After her athletic pursuits, she became an outspoken critic of the Venezuelan government, particularly against Nicolás Maduro, leading to her relocation to the U.S. The Venezuelan Cycling Federation and Olympic Committee have expressed their condolences, highlighting her legacy in the sport and her impact on future generations of athletes.