The young Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer dies after an accident at the Zurich World Championships

During the Junior Women's World Championship held on Thursday, Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer suffered a serious fall and had to be urgently transported by helicopter to the University Hospital of Zurich. The young cyclist passed away at the age of 18 on Friday due to her injuries.

Cyclist Muriel Furrer passes away after a serious accident at the Zurich World Championship

This is how the UCI and the organization of the Zurich World Championship communicated the cyclist's death on Friday afternoon:

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"With great sadness, the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the Organizing Committee of the UCI 2024 Road and Para-Cycling World Championships in Zurich (Switzerland) received today the tragic news of the death of the young Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer."

"With the passing of Muriel Furrer, the international cycling community loses a rider with a bright future ahead. The 18-year-old rider suffered a serious head injury yesterday, Thursday, September 26, during the Women Junior road race, and was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. Muriel Furrer passed away today at the University Hospital of Zurich."

"The UCI and the Organizing Committee of the UCI 2024 Road and Para-Cycling World Championships offer their deepest condolences to the family of Muriel Furrer, her friends, and Swiss Cycling Federation. The family of Muriel Furrer requests that their privacy be respected during this painful time."