Cycling-Italian teenager Piffer dies after road accident in training ride


  • Cycling
  • Saturday, 25 Jan 2025

(Reuters) - Italy's promising 19-year-old Sara Piffer died during a training ride on Friday, the Italian Professional Cyclists' Association (ACCPI) said, after she was reportedly hit by a car.

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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