Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer Dies After Crash

The cycling world is mourning the tragic death of 18-year-old Muriel Furrer, who died from a serious head injury sustained in a crash during the junior women's road race at the UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Zurich. Furrer fell on rain-slicked roads and was airlifted to Zurich University Hospital, where she passed away a day later. This marks the second recent death of a Swiss cyclist, following Gino Mäder's fatal crash in 2023. An investigation into the cause of Furrer's accident is ongoing, and additional safety measures have been implemented on the course. Tributes have poured in from the international cycling community, expressing deep sorrow and condolences to her family.