Former Danish Cyclist Sorensen Dies in Road Accident

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By Reuters
September 20, 2021Sports News
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Former Danish Cyclist Sorensen Dies in Road Accident
Chris Anker Sorensen of Denmark rides for Fortuneo-Vital Concept prepares to start stage nine of the 2016 Le Tour de France, in Vielha Val d'Aran, Spain, on July 10, 2016. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Former Danish professional cyclist Chris Anker Sorensen has died after being hit by a vehicle during a ride in Belgium, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Saturday.

Sorensen, 37, was due to commentate on the upcoming road world championships in Flanders.

“It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our good colleague Chris,” a TV2 Sport announcer said on air.

Sorensen, who retired from professional cycling in 2018, won the Danish national title in 2015 and won a stage on the 2010 Giro d’Italia.

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