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Guillaume Di Grazia, Veteran Eurosport Commentator, Dies After Abrivado Accident in Gard

Tributes recall the longtime Eurosport commentator who became a defining voice of the Tour de France.

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Outre le cyclisme, il avait notamment commenté le football, le biathlon et le saut à skis, a rappelé sa famille.

Overview

  • His family told AFP he died Tuesday at age 52, two days after being injured during the abrivado at the Langlade fête votive in the Gard.
  • Local outlet Midi Libre reported he avoided a bull before being struck head‑on by a horse and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
  • He joined Eurosport in 1999 and rose to prominence as a leading Tour de France commentator, also covering football, biathlon and ski jumping.
  • L’Équipe reported he was suspended in May and July for inappropriate behavior, and he left Eurosport over the summer.
  • Eurosport France paid tribute on X, calling him a visionary and passionate journalist, as coverage noted recent fatal incidents at similar fêtes votives in Aramon and Générac.