Bruno Neves Explained

Bruno Neves
Fullname:Bruno Neves
Birth Date:5 September 1981
Death Place:Amarante, Portugal
Birth Place:Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
Discipline:Road
Role:Rider
Ridertype:Sprinter
Proyears1:2003–2004
Proteam1:ASC-Vila do Conde
Proyears2:2005–2006
Proteam2:Madeinox–BRIC–AR Canelas
Proyears3:2007–2008
Proteam3:LA–MSS

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.[1]

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  1. http://www.lemonde.fr/sports/article/2008/05/23/une-nouvelle-affaire-de-dopage-sanguin-frappe-le-peloton_1048781_3242.html Une nouvelle affaire de dopage sanguin frappe le peloton