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Bruno Neves

Died
May 11, 2008
Age
26 years
Cause
crash during race

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Bruno Neves (5 September 1981 – 11 May 2008) was a Portuguese professional road racing cyclist born in Oliveira de Azeméis. He was one of the best sprinters of the Portuguese peloton, having won one stage in the Volta a Portugal. He was also the winner of the green jersey of the Tour de Avenir in 2006.

On 11 May 2008, Neves was involved in an accident during the Clássica de Amarante, when he was wearing the leader jersey. He was believed to have died from severe injuries caused by the crash, but it was later revealed that he suffered a heart attack while riding his bike, causing the crash. He died shortly before reaching the hospital.

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