Rising Star of Belgian Cycling Igor Decraene Dies In Apparent Suicide
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"A native of Waregem in northern Belgium, Decraene killed himself not far from there at Zulte, the Belga news agency said without giving further details," AFP said.
The Belgian Cycling Federation confirmed the news on its website.
Decraene won the world title in the time trial for juniors in 2013 in Florence, Italy.
He was set to ride with one of professional cycling's biggest teams, Omega Pharma-Quick Step.
He was to take part in the world championships in Ponferrada, Spain, in September.
Several teams, riders, and coaches expressed their condolences on social media:
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Igor Decraene.
- OPQS Cycling Team (@opqscyclingteam) August 30, 2014
RIP, Igor Decraene. pic.twitter.com/uYQIYWhNhn
- peloton magazine (@pelotonmagazine) August 30, 2014
Shocked by the news that Igor Decraene died. A big talent, a very good boy, with both feet on the ground! Why? Can't believe it! RIP Igor
- Sep Vanmarcke (@sepvanmarcke) August 30, 2014
Incredible and sad news coming from Belgium , RIP Juniors World champ Igor Decraene , one more big talent disappearing.
- John Lelangue (@johnlelangue) August 30, 2014
Then you get quiet and put everything in perspective . RIP Igor Decraene , only 18 years old #worldchampion
- Geert Van Bondt (@Geertvanbondt) August 30, 2014
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