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Tributes are paid to top cyclist killed during race event

Tributes are paid to top cyclist killed during race event

Tributes have been paid to top cyclist Wouter Weylandt who died after crashing during the Giro d’Italia event.

The 26-year-old Belgian was taking part in the third stage of the event when the accident happened during a downhill section close to the finish line.

It is understood Mr. Weylandt struck a wall and suffered head injuries in the accident. 

Experts believe he was probably travelling at around 60mph when the accident happened.

Mr. Weylandt’s death is the first fatality in the event for 25 years.

Tributes were paid to him from across the cycling world.

As a mark of respect riders completed a 216km stage in the Italian event at a slow pace.

A Facebook page has been established in memory of Mr. Weylandt.

To view the page Click here.

 

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