Vale Amy Gillett

July 2005
Media Statement
It is with deep regret that the Australian Sports Commission and Cycling Australia can confirm Australian road cyclist, Amy Gillett, 29, has been killed and five of her teammates injured in a tragic accident in Germany. The accident happened at approximately 1:40am (AEST) this morning.The cyclists, members of the Australian Women's Road Cycling Team, were on a training ride near the town of Zeulenroda (80 kilometres south of Leipzig) in southern Germany when the accident occurred. A car went out of control and careened into the riders.The ASC and CA would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Amy's family and friends.Australian Sports Commission staff, including an Australian Institute of Sport doctor and an Australian Institute of Sport psychologist are expected to arrive in Germany as soon as practicable to lend any necessary support.With the help of DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), the ASC and CA are making all necessary arrangements to ensure that all appropriate communications and assistance are put in place.The squad was training for the Tour of Thuringen which was due to start on 20 July. The race has been postponed for one day as a mark of respect and to allow for a memorial service.


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