19.08.2024 16:11
Former Venezuelan Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos, 50, has passed away at her home. Initial indications suggest that she died as a result of choking while eating. Larreal had participated in five Olympic Games throughout her career and had won medals in various international competitions. The cause of death has not yet been officially announced, and an investigation is ongoing. This unexpected death has caused great sadness in the sports world.
Venezuelan former Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos, 50, has passed away. Larreal was found dead in her home in Las Vegas. According to initial indications, it is believed that she lost her life as a result of choking while eating.
The incident came to light when Larreal's colleagues at the hotel where she worked became concerned about her absence from work and alerted the authorities. The autopsy revealed food particles in the athlete's windpipe, suggesting that she died from choking. However, the Las Vegas police have not yet released the official cause of death.
Larreal participated in five Olympic Games throughout her career: Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and London 2012. She specialized in sprint disciplines of cycling and competed in Keirin, sprint, and time trial races.
Although she did not win any medals at the Olympics, Larreal had achieved various medals in the South American Games, Pan-American competitions, and Cycling World Cups.
This unexpected death has caused great sadness in the sports world. While the investigation continues, Larreal's family, friends, and the sports community are trying to cope with this loss.