Overview

• Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a renowned Venezuelan cyclist, was found dead in her Las Vegas apartment on August 16.
• Authorities suspect the 50-year-old athlete died from asphyxiation caused by food lodged in her trachea.
• Chirinos represented Venezuela in five Olympic Games from 1992 to 2012, earning multiple medals and accolades.
• She was an outspoken critic of Venezuelan leaders Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro, leading to her exile.
• The Venezuelan Olympic Committee paid tribute to Chirinos, celebrating her contributions to the sport and her country.