Victim of a road accident on Wednesday August 23 during training, Tijl de Decker, winner of Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, died this Friday, a few days after being placed in a coma.
Sad news for the world of cycling. Tijl de Decker (22), Belgian winner of Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, did not survive a serious road accident during training a few days ago, after which he was placed in a coma. It was his team Lotto Dstny who announced it on social networks this Friday: ”It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tijl De Decker […] The team is heartbroken after hearing this news and sends all their love and thoughts to de Tijl’s family and loved ones at this very complicated time.
The Belgian cyclist had lost a lot of blood and had to undergo surgery at Lier hospital.
The world of cycling regularly affected by these deaths
The tragic death of Tijl de Decker adds to the long list of cyclists who have also perished following accidents: Jacopo Venzo, Gino Mäder, Magnus White, are among the latest missing.
Tijl de Decker had a bright future on the horizon. He was due to turn professional next year with Lotto Dstny, and finished fourth in the Belgian U23 championship last weekend. His most significant success will remain that of Paris-Roubaix, after a solo finish after 165 kilometers covered.