Bjorg Lambrecht dies after Tour of Poland crash

Lotto Soudal have confirmed that promising young Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht has died following a crash during stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne.

83rd  La Fleche Wallonne 2019, Bjorg Lambrecht, Lotto Soudal

Bjorg Lambrecht of Lotto Soudal Source: Getty

According to reports, the 22-year-old left the road and crashed into a concrete structure 50km into the 150.5km stage from Chorzów to Zabrze.

Lambrecht was resuscitated and taken to a hospital in critical condition, but surgery was unsuccessful and the Belgian rider was declared dead. 

“The biggest tragedy possible that could happen to the family, friends and teammates of Bjorg has happened... rest in peace Bjorg,” Belgian team Lotto Soudal said on Twitter, without providing any details of the accident.

Race organisers added: “There are no words to describe this tragedy. Bjorg passed away following an accident on today’s stage. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, team and the whole cycling community.”

Lambrecht, racing in only his second season as a top-level professional, was recognised as one of the most promising youngsters within his generation, finishing just off the podium at a number of the Ardennes classics this season.


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