Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer, 18, Dies After Crash at World Championships

Muriel Furrer succumbed to serious head injuries sustained during a rainy junior women's road race in Zurich.

Furrer crashed heavily on rain-slicked roads during the junior women's event at the UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships.
She was airlifted to Zurich University Hospital in critical condition and passed away the following day.
The International Cycling Union (UCI) and event organizers expressed their condolences, highlighting her bright future in the sport.
Furrer's family requested that the championships continue, leading to the cancellation of some events but not the races.
An investigation by local authorities into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with no established facts yet.