Cyclist Michele Scarpone dies in road accident

Italian cyclist Michele Scarpone, who played for the Kazakh team Astana Pro Team, died on the morning of April 22 as a result of an accident. He was 37 years old.

According to the team, Scarpone died during a training session near his home. He was hit by a van at an intersection.

• The highest achievement in Scarponi's career was the victory in the Giro d'Italia race in 2011, where he became the first in the general and points classifications.