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Herb Dershowitz
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French cyclist died of heart failure, doctor says
June 6, 2003DRESDEN, Germany (AP) -- A promising French cyclist found dead in his hotel room by a
teammate died of heart failure, doctors said Friday. Fabrice Salanson was found dead next to his
hotel bed on Tuesday. He was preparing for the Tour of Germany, which started the same day.
Dr. Jan Dressler of the University of Dresden medical institute said the 23-year-old rider's
death was probably caused by his heart enlarging and the coronary vessels failing to pump
enough blood.
``According to what we've discovered thus far, the French cycling professional Fabrice Salanson died
a natural death,'' Dressler said. No drugs or banned substances were found in the body, district
attorney Juergen Schaer said Friday. Salanson, who turned pro in 2000 and was regarded as one of his
country's biggest cycling talents, was found by roommate Sebastien Chavel.
June 6, 2003DRESDEN, Germany (AP) -- A promising French cyclist found dead in his hotel room by a
teammate died of heart failure, doctors said Friday. Fabrice Salanson was found dead next to his
hotel bed on Tuesday. He was preparing for the Tour of Germany, which started the same day.
Dr. Jan Dressler of the University of Dresden medical institute said the 23-year-old rider's
death was probably caused by his heart enlarging and the coronary vessels failing to pump
enough blood.
``According to what we've discovered thus far, the French cycling professional Fabrice Salanson died
a natural death,'' Dressler said. No drugs or banned substances were found in the body, district
attorney Juergen Schaer said Friday. Salanson, who turned pro in 2000 and was regarded as one of his
country's biggest cycling talents, was found by roommate Sebastien Chavel.