Belgian Cyclist "Niels De Vriendt" (20) dies during race in Belgium

[metalmachine]

Belgian cyclist Niels De Vriendt has died at the age of 20. The amateur, who rode for the VDM-Van Durm-Michiels-Trawobo CT team, was taking part in a practice race ahead of the season restart when he collapsed.

De Vriendt was racing Wortegem-Petegem at the time, and quickly received medical attention after falling ill, including 40 minutes of resuscitation efforts, but passed away. The cause of De Vriendt's death has been attributed to heart failure, according to his team.



The race was the first one to take place in Belgium since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the cycling season across Europe and was organised by the mother of Alpecin-Fenix rider Tim Merlier.

Joining the Belgian champion on the start line were Sep Vanmarcke (EF Pro Cycling) and the Alpecin-Fenix duo of Otto Vergaerde and Jonas Rickaert. The race, which was 13km from the finish, was cancelled.



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[Meatpie]

Handsome and fit lad.

Athletic activity is associated with an increased risk of sudden death for individuals with some congenital or acquired heart disorders especially if it happens before age 35.

He would be awesome case for autopsy and will look stunning naked on morgue table.