The Doctor Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 :cry2: He died after a horrible fall in The Giro of Italy. Well probably nobody knows him him but with his 26 years he was a great guy in cycling. Last year he won one race in the Giro and now he dies in that same tour R.I.P. him http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cycling/13333589.stm : Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cyclist Wouter Weylandt dies after Giro d'Italia crash Page last updated at 15:39 GMT, Monday, 9 May 2011 16:39 UK Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt Weylandt won a stage of last year's Giro d'Italia Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt has died after crashing during Monday's third stage of the Giro d'Italia. The Leopard-Trek rider fell at high speed during a descent about 20km (12.4 miles) from the finish of the stage from Reggio Emilia to Rapallo. The 26-year-old lay motionless on the roadside as paramedics tried to resuscitate him. "Despite immediate treatment there was nothing we could do," doctor Giovanni Tredici told Italian television. "Weylandt was the victim of a fall and we are still trying to reconstruct the dynamics of what happened. "We tried for 40 minutes to resuscitate him." The crash had left Weylandt bloodied and unconscious and requiring cardiac massage. He received emergency medical treatment by race doctors and was scheduled to be airlifted to hospital but had to wait as an emergency helicopter looked for a suitable landing spot. Leopard Trek spokesman Tim Vanderjeugd said: "I can confirm the death of Wouter Weylandt. "He was taken to hospital but had already died at the scene." Isle of Man cyclist Mark Cavendish said on Twitter: "Things like this shouldn't happen. Absolutely sick to the stomach. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Wouter Weylandt." Team Sky rider Russell Downing, who is also taking part in the race told Twitter: "after seeing that i feel sick inside...Rip wouter...u will be sadly missed. lost for words" Weylandt moved to the Leopard-Trek team earlier this year after turning professional with Quick Step in 2005. A further statement from Leopard Trek general manager Brian Nygaard read: "Today, our team-mate and friend Wouter Weylandt passed away after a crash on the third stage of the Giro d'Italia. "The team is left in a state of shock and sadness and we send all our thoughts and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Wouter. "This is a difficult day for cycling and for our team, and we should all seek support and strength in the people close to us." The podium celebration at the end of the race was cancelled by organisers. Weylandt was the first rider killed in a crash in one of cycling's three main tours since Italian rider Fabio Casartelli in the 1995 Tour de France. He is the fourth cyclist to die during the Giro and the first in 25 years. Orfeo Ponsin died in 1952, Juan Manuel Santisteban in 1976 and Emilio Ravasio in 1986. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Myshkin Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I'm not aware of him, but it does suck for somebody you admire to die. :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imke Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Wow, this is really sad. I wonder if he wore a helmet or if the street was too dangerous for the Giro? :/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cycling/13333589.stm Cyclist Wouter Weylandt dies after Giro d'Italia crash Page last updated at 15:39 GMT, Monday, 9 May 2011 16:39 UK Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt Weylandt won a stage of last year's Giro d'Italia Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt has died after crashing during Monday's third stage of the Giro d'Italia. The Leopard-Trek rider fell at high speed during a descent about 20km (12.4 miles) from the finish of the stage from Reggio Emilia to Rapallo. The 26-year-old lay motionless on the roadside as paramedics tried to resuscitate him. "Despite immediate treatment there was nothing we could do," doctor Giovanni Tredici told Italian television. "Weylandt was the victim of a fall and we are still trying to reconstruct the dynamics of what happened. "We tried for 40 minutes to resuscitate him." The crash had left Weylandt bloodied and unconscious and requiring cardiac massage. He received emergency medical treatment by race doctors and was scheduled to be airlifted to hospital but had to wait as an emergency helicopter looked for a suitable landing spot. Leopard Trek spokesman Tim Vanderjeugd said: "I can confirm the death of Wouter Weylandt. "He was taken to hospital but had already died at the scene." Isle of Man cyclist Mark Cavendish said on Twitter: "Things like this shouldn't happen. Absolutely sick to the stomach. My thoughts are with his family. RIP Wouter Weylandt." Team Sky rider Russell Downing, who is also taking part in the race told Twitter: "after seeing that i feel sick inside...Rip wouter...u will be sadly missed. lost for words" Weylandt moved to the Leopard-Trek team earlier this year after turning professional with Quick Step in 2005. A further statement from Leopard Trek general manager Brian Nygaard read: "Today, our team-mate and friend Wouter Weylandt passed away after a crash on the third stage of the Giro d'Italia. "The team is left in a state of shock and sadness and we send all our thoughts and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Wouter. "This is a difficult day for cycling and for our team, and we should all seek support and strength in the people close to us." The podium celebration at the end of the race was cancelled by organisers. Weylandt was the first rider killed in a crash in one of cycling's three main tours since Italian rider Fabio Casartelli in the 1995 Tour de France. He is the fourth cyclist to die during the Giro and the first in 25 years. Orfeo Ponsin died in 1952, Juan Manuel Santisteban in 1976 and Emilio Ravasio in 1986. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tash Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I've heard of him, it's really sad that he died Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acquiesce Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Even though I live in Belgium , never heard of him too :uhoh: It's sad , another talent lost :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest howyousawtheworld Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I was shocked when I read this on BBC Sport. Rest in peace Wouter Weylands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanif94 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I just saw it on TV. Very sad news. RIP :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Wow, this is really sad. I wonder if he wore a helmet or if the street was too dangerous for the Giro? :/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cycling/13333589.stm he wore a helmet but it didn't help him :confused: I'm gonna put that article in the first post :) Even though I live in Belgium , never heard of him too :uhoh: It's sad , another talent lost :( you should start following cycling :whip: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Heartening tribute paid to him by all the other cyclists today. I am also in favour of the suggestion that his race number should be "retired" from the race in his memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyduckette Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Rest in Peace Wouter. I'm a follower of the Leopard Trek team and this was an absolutely horrific and tragic accident. Horrible horrible day on Monday :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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