🙏🏻 Gino, thank you for the light, the joy, and the laughs you brought us all, we will miss you as a rider and as a person. ❤️ Today and every day, we ride for you, Gino. 🔗 bit.ly/3qSoyRx
Gino Mäder has passed away. In what is an incredibly tragic day, cycling says goodbye to the Bahrain - Victorious rider, who could did not survive the injuries of his crash during yesterday's Tour de Suisse stage.
The team has shared that the Swiss rider, aged 26, has not resisted the crash which occurred at the Albulapass descent last afternoon on stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse. "It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder," the team shared in an emotional message. "On Friday 16th June, following a very serious crash during stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse, Gino lost his battle to recover from the severe injuries he sustained. 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."
"Following the high-speed incident which occurred on the final descent of Thursday’s stage, the 26 year old was resuscitated at the scene by medical staff who also performed CPR, before being airlifted to hospital. Despite the best efforts of the phenomenal staff at Chur hospital, Gino couldn’t make it through this, his final and biggest challenge, and at 11:30am we said goodbye to one of the shining lights of our team. Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication, and passion for the sport has inspired us all."
Milan Erzen, managing director of the team, has further added: "We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder. 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. We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team.”
CyclingUpToDate would like to extend it's deepest condolences to friends and family of Gino, as well as Bahrain - Victorious.
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