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World Championship Cyclist Dies - "Our Hearts Are Broken"

"Our hearts are broken". "We only feel pain and sorrow".

World Championship Cyclist Dies - "Our Hearts Are Broken"

Calls off the final stage after fatal accident

Austria Runt cancels the final stage of the competition after professional cyclist André Drege died in an accident on the penultimate stage on Saturday. Instead, a memorial service will be held for the deceased 25-year-old from Norway.

Calls off the final stage after fatal accident

Norwegian Cyclist Dies in Competition – Was 25 Years Old

The Norwegian professional cyclist André Drege died after an accident during the fourth and penultimate stage of Austria Runt. Drege, who was part of a breakaway group during the stage, fell when he cycled down the alpine road on Mount Grossglockner and died of his injuries.

Norwegian Cyclist Dies in Competition – Was 25 Years Old