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Chris Anker Sorensen, a professional cyclist, has retired in 2018
Chris Anker Sorensen, a former professional Danish cyclist, has been killed in an accident while riding in Belgium.
Sorensen was scheduled to commentate the Road World Championships which start in Flanders on Sunday.
Sorensen, a 2010 Giro d'Italia stage winner, retired from professional cycling in 2018.
His death was described by the UCI as a "tragic Loss".
The global governing body released the following statement: "Our thoughts are with him family, friends, and everyone at Danish Cycling Federation."