André Drege dies in Tour of Austria crash
Norwegian cyclist dies in accident on descent from Grossglockner
25-year-old was competing in third stage of race
Norwegian cyclist André Drege has died aged 25 following a crash at the Tour of Austria, his team Coop-Repsol announced on Saturday.
Drege crashed on the descent from the Grossglockner, the highest mountain in Austria, during the third stage of the race. He was taken to hospital in Lienz, where he later died.
The Tour of Austria is a 2.1-rated race on the UCI Europe Tour. It is one of the most prestigious races in Austria, and attracts a strong field of riders.
Drege's death is a tragic loss for the sport of cycling. He was a talented rider with a bright future ahead of him. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and teammates.
The Tour of Austria will continue on Sunday, but the race will be overshadowed by Drege's death. The riders will no doubt be racing with heavy hearts, and they will be determined to honor his memory.
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