Bern [Switzerland], June 16 (ANI): Swiss bike owner Gino Mader handed away on Friday on account of a critical crash on stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, his crew Bahrain Victorious confirmed on Friday.
On Thursday’s stage 5, the 26-year-old Mader crashed right into a ravine on the descent to the end line.
“Our entire team is devastated by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers are with Gino’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” Sky Sports reported Bahrain Victorious mentioned in an announcement.
On Thursday, Mader was taken from the crash website, the place he was resuscitated by medical personnel who additionally did CPR, to Chur hospital, however “despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff”, Bahrain Victorious mentioned the 26-year-old “couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge”.
“We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mader. His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. Bahrain Victorious will race in his honour, keeping his memory on every road we race,” Bahrain Victorious’s managing director Milan Erzen added.
“We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team,” Erzen mentioned.
“We are heartbroken! Gino you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person! Always smiling and making people happy around you! Rest in peace! Our thoughts are with Gino’s family!” Tour de Suisse wrote in an announcement.
According to Sky Sports, on the descent of the Albula Pass on stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Mader collided with American Magnus Sheffield of Team INEOS. Sheffield sustained a concussion in addition to delicate tissue accidents.
In 2019, the Bahrain Victorious rider turned skilled. He was a member of the Swiss biking crew on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the place he completed 74th within the street race. His finest profession outcomes are a stage win on the Giro d’Italia in 2021 and a stage win on the Tour de Suisse that very same yr.
Mader additionally gained the Vuelta an Espaa’s younger rider classification in 2021, beating out Tour de France winner Egan Bernal. This yr’s Paris-Nice race noticed the Swiss end sixth. (ANI)