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Tijl de Decker had agreed a nonrecreational declaration with Lotto Dstny past monthBelgian cyclist Tijl de Decker has died astatine the property of 22 aft an mishap portion training.
De Decker crashed into the backmost of a car connected Wednesday and had country successful a infirmary successful Lier earlier being moved to the Antwerp University Hospital.
His Lotto Dstny squad announced De Decker, who won this year's Paris-Roubaix Under-23 race, died connected Friday.
"We are devastated by the nonaccomplishment of our cyclist," said main enforcement serviceman Stephane Heulot.
De Decker, who besides won a signifier of the Tour de Taiwan successful March, had signed a nonrecreational declaration with Lotto-Dstny astatine the commencement of July.
Heulot added: "Tijl showed large progression this year. Stepping up to the pro squad was a logical choice. Unfortunately helium volition ne'er crook pro and we volition ever retrieve him arsenic a talented young rider and a lukewarm and affable idiosyncratic disconnected the bike.
"We widen our deepest condolences to his household and loved ones, and our thoughts are with them during this hard time."
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