Magnus White dies at 17 while training. Know about rising star of US Cycling's awards, titles

US cyclist Magnus White died in a training accident at the age of 17. White was struck by a vehicle while he was training in Boulder, Colorado. Magnus White is survived by his mother Jill and father Michael and brother Aero. His friends and relatives set up GoFundMe, which collected USD 60,000 Monday.

Magnus White won Junior 17-18 Cyclocross National Championships 2021, before taking part in USA Cycling National Team for a full season of European Cyclocross racing. He finished the year 2022 with UCI Cyclocross World Championship in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was selected for Mountain Bike World Championships team in 2023. White was scheduled to participate in UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow on August 10.

Confirming the death, USA Cycling said in an online press release, "White fell in love with cycling at an early age through Boulder Junior Cycling. He was a rising star in the off-road cycling scene and his passion for cycling was evident through his racing and camaraderie with his teammates and local community."


The cycling association said in the statement, "White was focused on his final preparations before leaving for Glasgow, Scotland to compete in the Junior Men’s Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Championships on August 10, 2023."

Cycling USA said further, "We offer our heartfelt condolences to the White family, his teammates, friends, and the Boulder community during this incredibly difficult time."

FAQs:

Q1. How did Magnus White die?
A1. US cyclist Magnus White died in a training accident at the age of 17. White was struck by a vehicle while he was training in Boulder, Colorado.

Q2. When was Magnus White selected for UCI Cyclocross World Championship?
A2. Magnus White was selected for Mountain Bike World Championships team in 2023. He was scheduled to participate in UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow on August 10.