VIDEO: "Thanks for all the light you brought to the world Gino. May you rest in peace" - Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch's touching tribute to Gino Mäder
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On a quiet, sombre day at the Tour de Suisse, stage 6 of the race was neutralised after Gino Mäder heartbreaking death following his crash on stage 5.
In what must have been an incredibly tough job, Eurosport commentator Rob Hatch was tasked with talking viewers through what was an incredibly emotional day. The riders took to course, with Bahrain - Victorious riding ahead of the main field. As they crossed the finish line, Hatch paid a touching tribute to Mäder.
“Today will feel like a nightmare to most. Unspeakably sad. Aside from his sporting achievements, it was his personality that means this will be felt by a gigantic loss. Not just his family and friends, but his wider family in cycling, all of you watching, and who have gathered here this afternoon in the most tragic of circumstances. Taken from us all far too soon."
“Even for you who aren’t hearing of this for the first time, I know this will be devastating. It’s one of those days when life is cruel and unfair. I’m sure none of us understand why. Such a person, who was intelligent, friendly and open minded. As the wonderful stories emerge, nice stories continue to be told. Thanks Gino... for all the light you brought to the world. May you rest in peace."
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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