Famous Belarusian cyclist Zinaida Stahurskaya died in a road accident near Vitebsk

June 25, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA/. World road cycling champion of 2000, honored master of sports of Belarus Zinaida Stahurskaya died today in a road accident near Vitebsk. This was reported to a BELTA correspondent by the Vitebsk branch of the NOC representative office. The tragedy occurred during training. The athlete was cycling along the St. Petersburg - Odessa highway. She was hit by an oncoming car. The causes of the incident are being established. The 38-year-old renowned athlete was included in the Vitebsk region team and was preparing to leave for the Belarusian championship on June 26.-0-