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Muriel Furrer remains in a “critical” condition after suffering a serious head injury at the Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Switzerland.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 18-year-old Swiss crashed during the junior road race and authorities say they are “extremely concerned” about her condition.<\/p>\n
The championships will continue according to the race programme, as per the family’s wishes, the Zurich 2024 Local Organising Committee (LOC) said.<\/p>\n
“Investigations into the course of the accident by the responsible authorities are still ongoing. Further explanations will follow at a later date,” the LOC said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n
Furrer, a double silver medallist in the time trial and road race at this year’s Swiss road nationals, was taken to hospital by emergency helicopter.<\/p>\n
Torrential rain fell during much of Thursday’s racing.<\/p>\n
The LOC added: “The family [of Furrer] wishes the World Championships to continue according to the programme.”<\/p>\n
“Muriel Furrer\u2019s state of health remains critical. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), Swiss Cycling and the Zurich 2024 Local Organising Committee remain extremely concerned.”<\/p>\n
A joint statement from cycling’s world governing body the UCI, Swiss Cycling and the LOC on Thursday said: “Swiss rider Muriel Furrer fell heavily, for reasons still to be determined. She suffered a serious head injury and is in a critical condition.<\/p>\n
“At present, there are no established facts regarding how the accident happened. Investigations by the authorities are ongoing. For this reason, no further information can be given until further notice.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n