Weylandt dies after Giro d’Italia crash

BELGIAN cyclist Wouter Weylandt has died after crashing on the third stage of the Giro d’Italia yesterday.

Tue, 10 May, 2011 - 01:00
Brian Canty

The 26-year-old Leopard Trek rider crashed on the descent of the day’s first climb, the Passo del Bocco.

The exact circumstances were unknown, but television cameras caught him on the ground unconscious.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Donal O'Rourke and Pat Ryan 6/4/2025 Who do Waterford turn to after surprise Peter Queally exit?
Dean Rock 31/5/2026 Dublin skip media duties after loss to Louth
Finlay Bealham scores his sides third try of the match 29/5/2026 Glasgow Warriors see off brave Connacht to reach URC semi-finals
CourtsPlace: Passo del BoccoPerson: WeylandtPerson: Wouter WeylandtPerson: Lance ArmstrongPerson: Brian NygaardPerson: WouterEvent: Giro d’ItaliaEvent: Tour de FranceEvent: GiroOrganisation: Leopard TrekOrganisation: Leopard-Trek
Scotland V Netherlands Group Match During The 1978 World Cup In Argentina

S Paul Rouse: Scotland’s 1978 disaster shows life and loss are forgotten in World Cup fever

READ NOW

Latest Sports

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited