I was just watching the championships on TV last night. This is so sad...
BREAKING: Ryazanov Killed in Car Accident
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Russian Olympian and world medalist Yuri Ryazanov was killed in an car accident Tuesday morning outside Moscow. He was 22.
Ryazanov won the all-around bronze medal Thursday at the world gymnastics championships in London.
According to reports, the accident occurred at 12:50 a.m., when Ryazanov was returning to his hometown of Vladimir following the world championships. Police believe he was killed instantly when he lost control of his car and swerved into oncoming traffic. His Chevrolet collided with an Audi, injuring two of its passengers.
Ryazanov had been Russia's most successful all-around gymnast the past few years, winning bronze medals at the European championships in 2007 and 2009. He won both of Russia's top domestic meets in 2009 — the Russian national championships in March and the Russian Cup in August.
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