Colombian cyclist Cristian Camilo Muñoz dies
The cycling world mourns the loss of Cristian Camilo Muñoz, a prominent Colombian rider for the Nu Colombia team. The athlete, 30 years old, passed away in Oviedo, Spain, where he was receiving medical attention following an accident in a competition in France. The Nu Colombia team confirmed the sad news, detailing that Muñoz suffered medical complications derived from the accident that occurred during the Tour du Jura last Saturday. After the fall, Muñoz received initial medical attention in France for an injury to his left knee. Upon arriving in Spain, he was evaluated at a clinic where an infection was detected that required specialized care.Cristian Camilo Muñoz, born on March 20, 1996, in Ventaquemada, Boyacá, joined the Nu Colombia team in 2024. Throughout his career, Muñoz achieved important victories in Colombia, including the mountain championship in the Clásico RCN. The Nu Colombia team highlighted Muñoz’s human qualities, describing him as an approachable and generous person, whose sporting spirit inspired his teammates.“In the last few hours, his clinical evolution worsened and, despite all the efforts of the medical team, Cristian passed away on the morning of this Friday”
Official statement from the Nu Colombia team
