13 Oct 2009

Belgian cyclist found dead in Senegal hotel room

4:49 pm on 13 October 2009

The Belgian cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke has died at the age of 34.

Vandenbroucke suffered from depression and tried two years ago to commit suicide.

He made his professional debut in 1994 and recorded 51 victories.

He was found dead in a hotel room in Senegal.