Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer, 18, is in a "very critical condition" after suffering a serious head injury during the women's junior road race at the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships in Zurich. The incident occurred on September 26, 2024, when Furrer fell heavily for reasons that are still under investigation.
Emergency services airlifted her to a hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) expressed deep concern over her situation and is closely monitoring developments. They confirmed that an inquiry into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, with no established facts regarding how the accident occurred.
Furrer had previously shown promise in her cycling career, having recently achieved double silver medals at the Swiss road nationals. The cycling community is rallying around her, hoping for a swift recovery as updates on her condition are awaited.
A STARLET airlifted to hospital after a horrific fall during the cycling world championships is in a "very critical condition".
Swiss ace Muriel Furrer, 18, suffered a "serious head injury" during a junior road race in Zurich.
The UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) body are "extremely concerned by the situation" and "closely monitoring developments".
Medics rushed to treat Furrer - a 2024 European Mountain Bike Championships bronze medallist - and an emergency helicopter took her to hospital.
Organisers say they are unclear how the accident happened.
Zurich had been hit by heavy rain, so the men's and women's junior road events were held on slick roads.
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