Cycling: Cycling mourns the loss of Bjorg Lambrecht. The only 22-year-old professional from Team Lotto - Soudal fell and died today on the third stage of the Tour of Poland.
Lambrecht was resuscitated
At the Tour of Poland was after today's third stage no awards ceremony held. The reason: a professional from the cycling family passed away a few moments ago. The only 22 year old Bjorg Lambrecht from Team Lotto - Soudal fell after about 50 kilometers and crashed into a concrete block. The paramedics were on site immediately and had to resuscitate the lifeless body lying on the street. After that, Bjorg Lambrecht was taken to the hospital in Rybnik. After crossing the finish line in Zabrze, the spectators learned that Bjorg Lambrecht died around 19 p.m. during the emergency operation.
We currently have no further information about the course of the accident.
The biggest tragedy possible that could happen to the family, friends and teammates of Bjorg has happened… Rest in peace Bjorg… ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9u9LZkp2Rt
- Lotto Soudal (@Lotto_Soudal) August 5, 2019
Pff young hard working talent and most of all super good guy. I will miss you Matchbox!! Rest in peace my friend https://t.co/s0UeZ9YGHm
— Tiesj (@TiesjBenoot) August 5, 2019
I remember picking up his wallet as he would leave it many times at coffee shops, I remember trying to locate his lost iPhone when he left it behind somewhere…. now Matchbox leaves us behind… he was a good kid… https://t.co/TKaU7JOWmh
— Adam #Vegan Hansen (@HansenAdam) August 5, 2019