Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad dies after crash in road race

PARALYMPIC HORROR - Paralympic Games 2016: Iranian cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad dies after crash in road race ___ THE PARALYMPICS have been marred by tragedy after a competitor in the men’s cycling road race died following a crash in the race. Iranian Bahman Golbarnezhad was rushed to hospital after a fall competing in the C4-5 event in Rio today. The rider suffered a cardiac arrest after hitting his head against a rock but despite receiving emergency treatment on the course and on the way to hospital, the 48-year-old was pronounced dead in hospital. The race was also marred by another crash just yards from the finishing line when two rivals competing for gold tumbled over each other. International Paralympic Committee president Sir Philip Carven said: “This is truly heart-breaking news and the thoughts and condolences of the whole Paralympic Movement are with Bahman’s family, friends, and teammates as well as the whole of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Iran. | The Sun via IFTTT

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