26-ročný cyklista Gino Mäder zomrel na následky zranení po páde v piatej etape na pretekoch Okolo Švajčiarska.

Švajčiarsky cyklista tímu Bahrain-Victorious spadol v zjazde z Albulapassu, v ktorom dosahovali jazdci rýchlosť cez 100 km/h.

Gina Mädera našli po páde ležať v rokline pod cestou v bezvedomí, museli ho resuscitovať a vrtuľníkom previezť do nemocnice. Lekári cez noc bojovali o záchranu jeho života, no tím v piatok krátko po poludní oznámil, že zraneniam podľahol.

„S hlbokým smútkom a ťažkým srdcom musíme oznámiť úmrtie Gina Mädera. Celý náš tím je z tejto tragickej nehody zdrvený a naše myšlienky a modlitby sú s Ginovou rodinou a blízkymi počas tohto neuveriteľne ťažkého obdobia,“ píše tím Bahrain-Victorious vo vyjadrení.

„Gino bol výnimočný športovec, príklad odhodlania, vážený člen nášho tímu a celej cyklistickej komunity. Jeho talent, obetavosť a nadšenie boli inšpiráciou pre nás všetkých. Nielenže to bol mimoriadne talentovaný cyklista, ale aj skvelý človek mimo bicykla,“ povedal šéf tímu Milan Erzen.

Po tragickej správe o jeho smrti vzdala cyklistická komunita poctu Mäderovmu životu a vyjadrila sústrasť jeho rodine, priateľom a blízkym.

„Gino, ďakujeme ti za svetlo, radosť a smiech, ktorý si nám všetkým priniesol, budeš nám chýbať ako jazdec aj ako človek. Dnes a každý deň jazdíme pre teba, Gino,“ napísal Peter Sagan.

Cyklisti a tímy z celého sveta spomínajú na Gina Mädera

Rest in peace Gino https://t.co/eO4yFX1l8s

— Peter Sagan (@petosagan) June 16, 2023

🙏🏻 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.

🔗 https://t.co/CSx5BsWfRz pic.twitter.com/caBmfmWwyg

— Team Bahrain Victorious (@BHRVictorious) June 16, 2023

Devastated by the news. My heart and strength is with Gino’s family, friends, teammates…

May you rest in peace Gino 💫❤️ https://t.co/pcC5dy9IL3

— Remco Evenepoel (@EvenepoelRemco) June 16, 2023

During the Vuelta 2021, Gino Mäder donated one franc to sustainability for every rider who finished behind him in the stage. Donations were made to the following campaign: https://t.co/lOUwF4OGYP

he would certainly like it if we donated in his name now. pic.twitter.com/OdpNDZZUXd

— Tao Geoghogan Hart (@__mc1r) June 16, 2023

In loving memory and deep gratitude for Gino Mäder. You touched our lives, and your presence will forever be cherished. Rest in peace. 🙏

— Adam Hansen (@HansenAdam) June 16, 2023

it‘s horrible news today from @tds our thoughts are with @ginomaeder s closest, his family. his friends. his team. his mates. a dark day for the cycling family. may he rest in peace. #dege #dgnklb

— John Degenkolb (@johndegenkolb) June 16, 2023

Again someone taken too soon. Feel sick reading this horrible news. My condolences to his family and team. https://t.co/c4nnKA0DIo

— Thomas De Gendt (@DeGendtThomas) June 16, 2023

Our thoughts are with Gino Mäder’s family and friends. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/2gG9MxvYD2

— EF Pro Cycling (@EFprocycling) June 16, 2023

We are heartbroken to hear about Gino and our thoughts are with his friends, family and everyone at Team Bahrain Victorious.

Gino wasn't just a hugely talented bike rider and great competitor, he was also an incredible person and a friend to many of us. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/DQN8agJp0K

— INEOS Grenadiers (@INEOSGrenadiers) June 16, 2023

Our hearts are broken, we have no words. 💔

We lose a warm-hearted, wonderful young man. A talented, passionate cyclist, whose laughter was infectious. His commitment extended far beyond cycling. There is no understanding, only pain and numbness.

— Swiss Cycling (@swisscycling) June 16, 2023

The UCI is devastated to learn of the death of professional cyclist, Gino Mäder.
 
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone connected with Gino who was a rising star within the professional ranks of cycling. pic.twitter.com/DFhBR4J0mK

— UCI (@UCI_cycling) June 16, 2023

This is how we will always remember you❤️ With a big smile on your face! The peloton will ride the last 20 kilometres of today's course neutralised in honour of Gino Mäder. Expected finish in Oberwil-Lieli is 16.40h.
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We ride for you Gino❤️ pic.twitter.com/B27VmMqpuz

— Tour de Suisse (@tds) June 16, 2023

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It is with deep sadness that we hear of the passing of our beloved colleague Gino Mäder.

Our hearts and thoughts are with the family, friends and team of Gino.

Rest in peace, Gino 🙏 pic.twitter.com/9TTHOrdW5s

— Team SD Worx – Protime (@teamsdworx) June 16, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we hear of the passing of our beloved colleague Gino Mäder. On behalf of the entire Alpecin-Deceuninck team, we extend our sincere condolences to family, friends, teammates and all members of @BHRVictorious. Rest in peace, Gino 🙏 pic.twitter.com/pa7gr5TzLO

— Alpecin-Deceuninck Cycling Team (@AlpecinDCK) June 16, 2023

💔 We are devastated by the loss of Gino Mader. We want to send our most affectionate hug and all the best to the entire team @BHRVictorious and his family and friends https://t.co/8lz7c4HQWd

— Team Caja Rural-RGA (@CajaRural_RGA) June 16, 2023

We are heartboken.
Rest in peace, Gino Mäder.

To his family and his team @BHRVictorious, we express our sincere condolences. pic.twitter.com/908WQTqKwc

— Intermarché-Wanty (@IntermarcheW) June 16, 2023

Nous apprenons avec effroi la disparition de Gino Mäder. Nous sommes profondément attristés. Nos pensées vont vers ses proches, sa famille, son équipe. C'est une tragédie.

— Équipe Cycliste Groupama-FDJ (@GroupamaFDJ) June 16, 2023

Sending our condolences and a big hug to the friends, family and team-mates of Gino Mäder, who passed away after his crash during yesterday’s Tour de Suisse stage five.

Nobody deserves to die so young, while practising the sport he loved. May he rest in peace.

— Movistar Team (@Movistar_Team) June 16, 2023