Cyclist Gino Mäder dies after crashing down ravine during Tour de Suisse race

A Swiss cyclist died Friday following a crash down a ravine during the Tour de Suisse race.

Gino Mäder was 26 years old.

The crash happened during Stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse when Mader went down a ravine during a descent of the Albula Pass, where first responders found Mäder motionless in water. Mäder was resuscitated after CPR and was airlifted to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.

American cyclist Magnus Sheffield was also involved in the crash and was taken to hospital with a concussion.

"We are devastated by the loss of our exceptional cyclist, Gino Mäder," Bahrain-Victorious managing director Milan Erzen said in a statement. "His talent, dedication, and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all. Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time."

NEVER MISS A MOMENT: Follow our sports newsletter for daily updates

Mäder joined the Bahrain-Victorious team in 2021 and later that year, won a stage during the Giro d'Italia.

"Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication, and passion for the sport has inspired us all," Bahrain-Victorious said in a statement.