Belgian cyclist Thiel De Decker, winner of the Paris-Roubaix youth race in the spring, died on Friday at the age of 22, two days after a training accident, his Lotto-Dstny team announced.
Tyle De Decker died 22 years after the accident
“It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Teil De Dekker following an accident during training on Wednesday. The team is heartbroken by this news and sends their love and thoughts to Tyle’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” the team wrote on social media.
De Decker crashed violently into the back of a car during practice.
He was taken to a hospital in Lier (Antwerp) where he underwent surgery before being transferred to the University Hospital of Antwerp. He was put into an artificial coma.
A stage winner of the Tour of Taiwan earlier this year and the Tour of Alsace in July, the young Belgian made a name for himself by winning Paris-Roubaix in the U23 category. In early July, he signed a professional contract with Lotto-Dstny, News.ro reports.
The UCI is deeply saddened by the death @Lotto_Dstny racer Thiel De Dekker is only 22 years old.
A rising star who had such a promising career ahead of him. Our thoughts are with his family, team and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/I1QHjfurES
— UCI (@UCI_cycling) August 25, 2023
⚫ Dans le coma aprè un avária à l’entraînement, le cycliste belge Tijl De Decker est mort ce vendredi. Il avait won Paris-Roubaix espoirs en avril dernier et devait rejoinder l’effectif professionnel de sa formation l’an prochain.
➡️ https://t.co/GDBRlrcCWe pic.twitter.com/9LMnvlGKKm
— Le Parisien (@le_Parisien) August 25, 2023
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