Belgian cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht has died following a crash on stage three of the Tour of Poland.
The 22-year-old Lotto-Soudal rider fell in the final 100 kilometres of Monday's stage from Chorzow to Zabrze and was taken to hospital.
The biggest tragedy possible that could happen to the family, friends and teammates of Bjorg has happened... Rest in peace Bjorg... ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9u9LZkp2Rt — Lotto Soudal (@Lotto_Soudal) August 5, 2019
His team later confirmed on Twitter: "The biggest tragedy possible that could happen to the family, friends and teammates of Bjorg has happened... Rest in peace Bjorg."
The Tour of Poland added: "There are no words to describe this tragedy. Bjorg Lambrecht passed away during following an accident on today's stage.
"Our thoughts are with His Family, Friends, Team and the whole cycling community. #tdp2019"
Such an incredibly sad day here in Poland and across the cycling world.To the family, friends and teammates of @bjorg_lambrecht, all our thoughts and sympathies are with you.Rest In Peace Bjorg. May your star continue to shine as brightly as it did in cycling. pic.twitter.com/DvvcIPIaDt — Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) August 5, 2019
Lambrecht was competing in his second season on the WorldTour and had been regarded as one of his nation's most promising young talents.
