19-year-old cyclist Íñigo Díaz dies after being run over on training ride
CyclingFriday, 24 November 2023 at 14:30
The cycling world is in mourning after the tragic loss of Íñigo Díaz, a young talent of only 19 years old who competed in the U23 category with the Sima-Cepial Aranako team. The truncated fate of this promising cyclist has shocked the cycling community, leaving an irreparable void in the sport he loved.
The fateful incident, as reported by El Correo, occurred last Thursday afternoon on the A-3138 in Álava, Spain, when a car ran over Íñigo while he was training on the roads near his village. Accompanied by another cyclist, who was preparing for the 2024 season, the young athlete was hit by a vehicle in circumstances that are still under investigation.
The first inquiries point to the fact that the driver of the car may have been dazzled by the sun at the time of the tragic accident, a hypothesis that is being thoroughly examined by the authorities. Despite the efforts to attend to Íñigo at the scene of the accident and his immediate transfer to Txagorritxu hospital in critical condition, unfortunately, his life could not be saved, and on Friday he left this world.
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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