Collision on downhill, 2 racers were taken to hospital by helicopter

According to BBC, Gino Mader collided with Ineos Grenadiers rider Magnus Sheffield while both were descending the Albula pass. Gino Mader fell into a ravine and lay motionless on the spot. Immediately after the collision, the Tour de Suisse 2023 Organizing Committee had to mobilize a helicopter to take Gino Mader to the hospital. Fortunately, after receiving first aid, this rider woke up a few hours later. Meanwhile, Magnus Sheffield suffered quite serious head injuries, and his arms and legs were also bruised. He also had to give up and was taken to the hospital by helicopter for monitoring.

Va chạm khi xuống dốc, 2 tay đua được đưa đến bệnh viện bằng trực thăng - Ảnh 1. — Medical personnel arrived at the scene after the collision.

At the end of stage 5 of the 2023 Tour de Suisse, the Bahrain Victorious team shared about Gino Mader's situation. They said that Gino Mader had deviated from the lane while going down the hill, and his lack of speed control made the collision between him and Magnus Sheffield more serious.

Bahrain Victorious Racing Team said: “Gino Mader fell into a ravine after veering off the track. When paramedics arrived, Gino Mader was unresponsive. He was treated at the scene and then airlifted to hospital. We will update you with the exact details of the accident once Gino Mader has been further assessed.”

Va chạm khi xuống dốc, 2 tay đua được đưa đến bệnh viện bằng trực thăng - Ảnh 2. — Helicopters were dispatched to the scene of the collision.

After the incident, many famous faces in the world of cycling sent words of encouragement to Gino Mader. At the same time, they did not forget to remind athletes to be more careful when participating in mountain climbing stages.

World champion Remco Evenepoel even criticized the organizers of the 2023 Tour de Suisse. He shared on Twitter: “I hope everyone involved in the crash is okay. I hope that today’s incident is something to think about for both the organizers and us as riders.

While finishing a stage like this is a dream for many riders, it is not the right decision to let riders complete the dangerous descent. As riders, we should also think about the risks we face when coming down the mountain.”

At 26, Gino Mader has established himself as one of the top riders in Swiss cycling. In 2021, he won stages at the Giro d'Italia and Tour de Suisse. At the end of 2021, he was also voted the best young face at the Vuelta race. In 2022, Gino Mader also excelled and finished second overall in the Tour de Romandie.