Swiss cyclist, 26, dies after crashing, falling into ravine during race: 'We are devastated'

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Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died Friday after succumbing to injuries he sustained during the Tour de Suisse Thursday when he crashed on a steep downhill turn, causing him to fall down a ravine, his racing team confirmed. He was 26. 

Bahrain Victorious issued a statement announcing Mäder’s death.

Sean Flynn of the United Kingdom and Team DSM, left, and Quinn Simmons of the United States and Team Trek-Segafredo were shocked by the death of Gino Mäder of Switzerland and Team Bahrain Victorious. (Dario Belingheri/Getty Images)

"It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of Gino Mäder," the racing group said in a statement Friday. 

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"Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community. His talent, dedication and passion for the sport has inspired us all."

Gino Mäder waits for the start of the 7th stage of the Giro d'Italia cycling race in Notaresco, Italy, May 14, 2021. (Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP)

According to the statement, Mäder was coming down the final descent during stage 5 when the "high-speed incident" occurred. He was resuscitated before being airlifted to a hospital. 

He was pronounced dead the following morning. 

The Associated Press reported Mäder crashed down a ravine after making a left-hand turn. His fall of about 30 meters (nearly 100 feet) was stopped by a stream.

Switzerland's Gino Mader, left, receives medical attention after crashing as Magnus Sheffield of the United States, right, is helped away, during the fifth stage of the Tour de