Xavier Tondo
Xavier Tondo Volpini (5 November 1978 – 23 May 2011) was a Spanish professional bicycle racer. He mainly participated in bicycle races up the mountain.
.jpg) Tondó in 2010 riding for Cervélo TestTeam | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Xavier Tondo Volpini | ||
| Born | 5 November 1978 Valls, Spain | ||
| Died | 23 May 2011 (aged 32) Monachil, Spain[1] | ||
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| Discipline | Road | ||
| Role | Rider | ||
| Rider type | Climber | ||
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On 23 May 2011, while he was getting his bicycle ready for a ride, Tondo was trapped between his own garage door and car. He was crushed by the door. One of his teammates, Beñat Intxausti, was with him during the accident.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Xavier Tondo Dies In Domestic Accident". Cyclingnews.com. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
Other websites
- Profile at Cycling Archives