USA Cycling’s Magnus White passes away after tragic accident. What do we know?
The cycling community was struck by tragedy this week after news confirmed that one of USA Cycling’s rising stars had passed away following an accident.
There’s never any script for when a life is suddenly snuffed out, and even less so when it is that of a young person who has a bright future ahead. Such was the case this week, when one of cycling’s bright young stars was taken from us.
USA Cycling’s Magnus White dies after being hit by a car
There is a great sense of loss this week as athletes, coaches and fans of USA Cycling mourn the loss of team member, Magnus White, who died after being struck by a car while training for the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships. White was riding on a highway in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado when he was hit. He was 17 years old.
In the wake of the teenager’s death, his parents, Michael and Jill, released a statement about the passing of their son who began cycling at a very young age. Indeed, they confirmed that their son was as dedicated to family and friends as he was to the sport that brought him to the attention of the wider world. “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of our beloved son, Magnus White,” White’s parents said in their statement. “Magnus was dedicated to his family and friends and loved to surround them with laughter. He had an amazing smile that always lit up the room, bringing joy to those around him.”
USA Cycling addresses Magnus White’s passing
In an official announcement released by the governing body of the sport, USA Cycling described White as a ‘rising star’, while offering their condolences to his family, before adding that the rest of the team would be dedicating their efforts to White in the future. “We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time,” USA Cycling wrote. “We ride for Magnus.” Having won the 2021 Junior 17-18 Cyclocross National Championships as well as participating in the 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championship in Fayetteville, Arkansas, white truly was beginning to make a name for himself in the world of cycling.