Swian Zanoni (18 April 1988 – 18 September 2011) was a Brazilian professional motocross racer. He was appointed as one of the major talents of the new generation of the sport in Brazil. He was born in Divino, Minas Gerais, Brazil and died in Orizânia.

Swian Zanoni
Born18 April 1988
Divino, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Died18 September 2011
Orizânia
Occupationprofessional motocross racer

Career

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Zanoni began riding motorcycles at the age of 8. In his career, the Brazilian was twice runner-up Brazil in the SX2 class, and 20-time champion in motocross and supercross Carioca and a vice Latin American supercross in Costa Rica.[1] With participation in the Motocross World Championship this year, Zanoni was recovering after breaking his forearm during the Grand Prix of Latvia.[2]

Death

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Zanoni died during a motocross race in Minas Gerais, Orizânia about 300 km from Belo Horizonte. Zanoni was taken to the hospital in the nearby town of Divino, Minas Gerais, but died from his injuries.

References

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  1. ^ "Folha.com - Esporte - Piloto morre em prova de motocross em MG - 19/09/2011". .folha.uol.com.br. 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2011-10-17.
  2. ^ "Piloto Swian Zanoni morre em prova de motocross". Esportes.terra.com.br. Retrieved 2011-10-17.