{"id":7763,"date":"2024-08-20T17:51:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T17:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kohajone.press\/?p=7763"},"modified":"2024-08-20T17:51:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T17:51:49","slug":"five-time-olympic-cyclist-found-dead-in-her-apartment-days-after-choking-on-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kohajone.press\/?p=7763","title":{"rendered":"Five-time Olympic cyclist found dead in her apartment days after \u2018choking on food\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daniela Larreal Chirinos\u2019 body was found on Friday, August 16<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos has sadly died at the age of 50.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chirinos, from Venezuela, was a five-time\u00a0Olympic\u00a0medallist and won medals at Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and London 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was also hugely successful in Central America and achieved two gold medals at the 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games, as well as several silver medals at the Pan American Games in Santo Domingo in 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ladbible.com\/resize?type=webp&amp;quality=70&amp;width=3840&amp;fit=contain&amp;gravity=auto&amp;url=https:\/\/images.ladbiblegroup.com\/v3\/assets\/blt949ea8e16e463049\/blte07cbbc46f3919a8\/66c44ee7fc71c3a290b3c1e4\/GettyImages-477989667_(1).jpg\" alt=\"Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos has died. (Miguel Tovar\/LatinContent via Getty Images)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olympic cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos has died. (Miguel Tovar\/LatinContent via Getty Images)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chirinos is said to have been reported missing on Monday (August 12) after failing to turn up to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her body was found by law enforcement in her\u00a0Las Vegas\u00a0apartment four days later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s believed that the 50-year-old retired Olympian died from asphyxiation, the Mail Online\u00a0reports. A post-mortem reportedly found solid food remnants in her windpipe, suggesting that Chirinos died after choking on her food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s thought she passed away on Sunday, August 11 \u2013 a day before she was reported missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her cause of death is yet to be to confirmed by\u00a0police, however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ladbible.com\/resize?type=webp&amp;quality=70&amp;width=3840&amp;fit=contain&amp;gravity=auto&amp;url=https:\/\/images.ladbiblegroup.com\/v3\/assets\/blt949ea8e16e463049\/blt4a75d2a6409c2522\/66c44f2971ea91b55c54e8f2\/GettyImages-129768653.jpg\" alt=\"The athlete won dozens of medals over the course of her sporting career. (CRIS BOURONCLE\/AFP via Getty Images)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The athlete won dozens of medals over the course of her sporting career. (CRIS BOURONCLE\/AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Venezuelan Olympic Committee has issued a statement in the wake of Chirinos\u2019 untimely death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe COV Board of Directors regrets the death of Daniela Larreal,\u201d it said. \u201cWith an outstanding career in track cycling, she managed to represent us with honour in five Olympic Games, accumulate four Olympic diplomas and triumphs that always filled us with great pride.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People have also been paying tributes online to the late Olympic cyclist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone wrote on Twitter: \u201cAn immense loss for Venezuela and for all those who dream of a future of freedom. Daniela Larreal Chirinos not only shined in\u00a0sport, but also in her fight for a free homeland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHer legacy of courage and commitment to her country will continue to inspire many. Rest in peace, champion, your voice and your spirit will continue to be present in the fight for a better tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ladbible.com\/resize?type=webp&amp;quality=70&amp;width=3840&amp;fit=contain&amp;gravity=auto&amp;url=https:\/\/images.ladbiblegroup.com\/v3\/assets\/blt949ea8e16e463049\/blt5abf446cc5d84945\/66c44f501f8f9fa0cc4344d5\/Screenshot_2024-08-20_at_09.05.01.png\" alt=\"Daniela was found in her Las Vegas apartment. (@danielalarreal\/Instagram)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniela was found in her Las Vegas apartment. (@danielalarreal\/Instagram)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRest in peace Daniela. You were always a warrior, excellent athlete,\u201d a different person wrote on her Instagram page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another person penned: \u201cYou were an example and one of great admiration. You remain in our hearts. Strength for your family and your loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Someone else said: \u201cMy first Venezuelan superhero in the Olympics. Rest in Peace Daniela. 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