GALVEZ DIES AT GHENT SIX

Isaac Galvez

Spain?s Isaac Galvez died late on Saturday night after colliding with another rider during the Ghent Six.

Galvez tangled with Belgium?s Dimitri DeFauw and landed on the trackside railings just after midnight during the fifth day of racing. He was unconscious and despite being resuscitated, he died on the way to the hospital.

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