DRAMA The former Bouygues Telecom racer was found dead in Bali in unclear circumstances
Walter Beneteau was part of the Brioches la Boulangère adventure then France Telecom — Franck Fife
Former French rider Walter Bénéteau has died. to the age of 50, announced Sunday the National Union of Professional Cyclists (UNCP) on its Twitter account.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of our friend and former champion Walter Bénéteau at St. the age of 50. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP Wawa», wrote the professional union of French cyclists.
C est avec une grande tristesse que nous apprenons le décès de notre ami et ancien champion Walter Beneteau a l âge de 50 ans. Sincères condoléances à sa famille et ses proches . RIP Wawa 🙏 pic.twitter.com/r2ZfSgrqW8
— UNCP (@ContactUncp)
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According to the website of the newspaper L’Equipe, Walter Bénéteau has been; found died at Bali under currently unknown circumstances.
Pasté professional in 2000, this native of Essarts in Vendée had put an end to his career. his career in 2007, after wearing the colors of the Bonjour, Brioches La Boulangère and Bouygues Telecom teams. It counts to; his record of two victories in the Boucles de l’Aulne in 2000 and 2003. seven times in the Tour de France.