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Terrible news from the pro peloton on Friday.<\/p>\n
Cristian Camilo Mu\u00f1oz Lancheros has died after medical complications linked to a crash at the recent Tour du Jura in France.<\/p>\n
His Nu Colombia team confirmed Friday that Mu\u00f1oz, 30, passed away despite ongoing medical treatment.<\/p>\n
The Federaci\u00f3n Colombiana de Ciclismo<\/a> later issued a statement expressing its condolences and recognizing his career and character within the sport.<\/p>\n \u201cWith deep pain and dismay, the Colombian Cycling Federation and its Executive Committee mourn the death of the talented Boyac\u00e1 athlete Cristian Camilo Mu\u00f1oz Lancheros,\u201d the statement read. \u201cHis departure leaves an immense void in Colombian cycling and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Cristian will be remembered for his dedication, discipline and human quality inside and outside the peloton.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the team, Mu\u00f1oz initially received treatment after the incident Saturday at the Tour du Jura. After the fall he injured his knee. At first, that seemed to be the exent of his injuries. But things quickly became much worse. Further examinations revealed more serious complications.<\/p>\n Doctors identified an infection that required immediate treatment, but his condition worsened in recent days. Despite medical efforts, he died from those complications.<\/p>\n Following the news of his death, the team announced it would withdraw from the Vuelta a Asturias.<\/p>\n Mu\u00f1oz began riding with the Conti team Equipo de ciclismo Coldeportes Zenu in 207. Eventually he rode for UAE Team Emirates<\/a> between 2019 and 2021.<\/p>\n Some of his top results include the mountains classification at the Cl\u00e1sico RCN, as well as stage wins at the Cl\u00e1sica de Anapoima and Vuelta a Boyac\u00e1. He also won the points jersey at the Vuelta de la Juventud, and a stage victory at the under-23 Giro d\u2019Italia.<\/p>\n Canadian Cycling Magazine<\/em> extends its condolences to friends and family of Mu\u00f1oz .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe crash<\/h2>\n
Mu\u00f1oz\u2019s career<\/h2>\n