Samuele Privitera (19) passes away due to sudden health complications during race
CyclingThursday, 17 July 2025 at 09:42
Giro Ciclisto della Valle d'Aosta, a prestigious under-23 event, was supposed to be an opportunity for young climbers to show their talent on some of the hardest mountain passes on the foot of the Mont Blanc. Instead, a gloomy atmosphere clouded the Italian race after the news of passing of home rider Samuele Privitera (19) came to light.
According to reports, the talented youngster from prominent under-23 academy Hagens Berman Jayco suffered a heart attack after a hour of racing during the first stage of race, falling off his bike. Privitera was immediately treated by the Giro d'Italia ambulance and medical team that performed CPR before transporting to hospital. But sadly, Samuele Privitera lost his fight.
The sad news was confirmed by race organization in a press release, where it's announced that second stage will be cancelled and a tribut to the rider will be paid at the start of third stage.
"Società Ciclistica Valdostana is saddened by the passing of Samuele Privitera. The rider crashed today during the first stage of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta in the municipality of Pontey. Promptly assisted by the medical services following the race, he was taken to the Ospedale Parini in Aosta, where he sadly passed away. The circumstances of the accident are still unclear and are being investigated by public safety authorities.
"In light of the events, the organizing committee has decided to cancel the second stage scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, July 17th, in Passy. The race will resume with the third stage, scheduled for Friday the 18th, from Pré Saint Didier to Col du Gran San Bernardo. This will be preceded by a moment of silence, and the initial stretch of the stage will be neutralized in memory of Samuele. All formal ceremonies are canceled until the end of the event.
"The organizing committee is giving teams the freedom to decide whether to continue the race starting with the third stage."
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