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Italian cyclist Sara Piffer, 19, dies after being hit by car during training ride

Sara Piffer in action during the Trofeo Ponente last March
Sara Piffer, competing in the Trofeo Ponente last March, was fourth in the team time trial at the Italian national championships in October. Photograph: Independent Photo Agency Srl/Alamy

Sara Piffer, a promising 19-year-old Italian rider, died during a training outing on Friday, the Italian Professional Cyclists’ Association (ACCPI) said, after she was reportedly hit by a car.

The Team Mendelspeck rider Piffer was struck by the vehicle on a minor road during a training session in Italy’s northern Trentino region, according to Italian media.

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