Bruno Neves

Bruno Neves (5 September 1981 – 11 May 2008) was a Portuguese professional road racing cyclist born in Oliveira de Azeméis. He was one of the best sprinters of the Portuguese peloton, having won one stage in the Volta a Portugal. He was also the winner of the green jersey of the Tour de Avenir, in 2006.

Bruno Neves
Personal information
Full nameBruno Neves
Born(1981-09-05)5 September 1981
Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Died11 May 2008(2008-05-11) (aged 26)
Amarante, Portugal
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter
Professional teams
2003–2004ASC-Vila do Conde
2005–2006Madeinox-BRIC-AR Canelas
2007–2008LA-MSS

On 11 May 2008 Neves was involved in an accident during the Clássica de Amarante, when he was wearing the leader jersey. He was believed to have died from severe injuries caused by the crash, but it was later revealed that he suffered a heart attack while riding his bike, causing the crash. He died shortly before reaching the hospital.[1]

See also

  • List of professional cyclists who died during a race

References


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