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No 'criminally relevant breach of duty' in death of Muriel Furrer during UCI Road World Championships as investigation closed

A black and white photo of Furrer is displayed on the big screen.

An investigation into the death of Muriel Furrer during the 2024 Road World Championships in Zurich has been closed without any fault being found against the UCI, according to the Zurich public prosecutor's office.

"Based on the police investigation, the cyclist's fall is considered a racing accident with no evidence of criminal conduct or contributory negligence on the part of the organiser, other race participants, or third parties," the public prosecutor's press release stated.

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