André Simon (cyclist)

André Simon (13 November 1987 – 8 June 2023) was an Antiguan road racing cyclist.[1][2] In May 2022, he was the victim of a road racing accident on Sir George Walter Highway. in Antigua, alongside Sean Weathered, Ghere Coates, and Tiziano Rosignoli.[3][4] However, he was the only one seriously injured,[3] and he died 13 months later in TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas.[2] Fundraisers were held in Antigua to help cover Simon's hospital bills.[2][3][5]

André Simon
Personal information
Born(1987-11-13)13 November 1987
Died8 June 2023(2023-06-08) (aged 35)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team information
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider

Major results

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2012
2nd Road race, National Road Championships
2013
1st   Road race, National Road Championships
2014
1st   Time trial, National Road Championships
2015
National Road Championships
2nd Road race
3rd Time trial
2016
National Road Championships
1st   Time trial
3rd Road race

References

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  1. ^ "SIMON Andre". UCI.
  2. ^ a b c "Andre Simon, Antiguan cyclist, dies in hospital in the United States". St. Vincent Times. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Thomas, Latrishka (16 December 2022). "Case against motorist who allegedly knocked down cyclist Andre Simon postponed to next year". Antigua Observer. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  4. ^ Emmanuel, Robert A. (9 June 2023). "'He fought a good fight' – country mourns death of national cyclist Andre Simon". Antigua Observer Newspaper. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
  5. ^ Baptise, Neto (5 May 2023). "Fun ride for Andre Simon: Cycling Federation to host fundraiser for national cyclist". Antigua Observer. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
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