The Colombian professional cyclist Cristian Camilo Muñoz died after a racing accident in France at the age of 30. Superstar’s former teammate Tadej Pogacar died as a result of a fall he suffered last Saturday at the Tour du Jura in France.
According to his team Nu Colombia, Muñoz was initially treated for a knee injury after the accident and then taken to a clinic in Oviedo relocated to northern Spain. There became a difficult to control Infection discovered – despite medical care, his condition worsened and complications arose from which he ultimately died.
The Colombian Cycling Federation said his death left “an immense void in Colombian cycling and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him.” According to their own statements, his team withdrew from the Tour of Asturias currently taking place in Spain out of respect.