The day after the death of the young 18-year-old Swiss woman Muriel Furrer following a serious fall Thursday morning during the Junior road racea minute of silence was observed this Saturday at the start of the elite and U23 women’s event 2024 Road World Championships to honor his memory. An emotional moment in heavy rain, with the six riders of the Swiss team in the front row of the peloton. “With this minute of silence we would like to remember the young, joyful, always humble and extremely positive Muriel“, the race spokesperson said over the loudspeakers to the crowd. Despite these tragic circumstances, these 2024 Worlds will come to an end as planned until Sunday, according to the wishes of the family of the young Swiss woman. Protocol ceremonies will be kept to a minimum. As a reminder, the exact circumstances of his fall are not yet clear and investigations are still ongoing.
Video – Cycling in mourning… Muriel Furrer was 18 years old!
“An investigation is underway and we do not yet have any information”
A media report Blick suggests that “Furrer remained in the forest next to the race circuit for a long time without being discovered“, but the general director of the organization Olivier Senn insists that until the investigation into the accident is complete, all rumors and speculation will not be commented on. “I can’t say anything about this at the moment. An investigation is underway and we do not yet have any information. Everything currently circulating is just rumor. Out of respect for the family, I ask you to focus only on the facts. We are all saddened by this loss, but we must continue to support everyone as best we can. The podium ceremonies were modified, with flags at half-mast and a tribute to Furrer. For now we are focusing on the weekend events“, he concluded. It was also stated that race staff members are not authorized to discuss details.
