Who was Gino Mader and how did he die?

CYCLING has lost a star as Gino Mader has tragically died during stage five of the Tour de Suisse.

Team GB cycling double gold medallist Geraint Thomas led the tributes online, typing: “I can’t believe what I’m reading. Such a sad sad day. Thoughts with everyone who knew and loved Gino.”

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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) paid tribute on Twitter, writing: “The UCI is devastated to learn of the death of professional cyclist, Gino Mäder.

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone connected with Gino who was a rising star within the professional ranks of cycling.”

While Tour de Suisse added: “We are heartbroken! Gino you’ve been an excellent rider but even more a wonderful person!

And SunSport is here to shed some light on Gino Mader’s amazing career.

Who was Gino Mader?

Born January 4, 1997, Gino was raised in Chur, Switzerland and rode for Team Bahrain.

Mader came first in a 2015 Time trial National Road Championships before turning fully professional four years later with UCI WorldTeam Team Dimension Data.

And since then, the Swiss star has participated in many huge stages such as Vuelta a Espana, Alto de Velefique and Altu d’El Gamoniteiru.

But one of Mader’s biggest accomplishments was coming first on stage four of the 2021 Gino d’Italia.

How did Gino Mader die?

Mader, 26,was airlifted to hospital after a horrific plunge into a ravine on Thursday during stage five of the Tour de Suisse, which is considered a proving ground for the Tour de France.

The crash had left Mader “motionless in water” and “needing resuscitation” at the scene.

However, his team Bahrain Victorious have now confirmed that Mader has passed away on Friday, June 16.