The international cycling community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer, who tragically passed away following a severe head injury sustained during the junior women’s road race at the 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich. The...
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Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer Dies After Tragic Crash at World Championships
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