Julen Goikoetxea

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Julen Goikoetxea
Julen Goikoetxea

Julen Goikoetxea (August 18, 1985 - October 7, 2006) was a Basque cyclist from Ondarroa.

Goikoetxea started his international career in 2004 as a member of the Alfus Tedes Garbialdi team. In his first two seasons he won five races.[1] UCI Pro Tour team Euskaltel-Euskadi acknowledged his talent and contracted him for the 2007 season.[2] Despite his success as a cyclist, he began to suffer from depression. He tried to kill himself several times before doctors took care of his health.[2] As a result he did not cycle any races since May 2006. On 7 October 2006 he committed suicide by jumping off his balcony.[2]

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[edit] Achievements

[edit] 2005

  • 1st in Ereño
  • 1st in Antzuola
  • 1st in Elgoibar
  • 1st in Zegama

[edit] 2004

  • 1st in Bergara

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ profile at ciclismoenred.com Ciclismoenred profile, ciclismoenred.com Flag of Spain
  2. ^ a b c Julen Goikoetxea overleden, dewielersite.net Flag of Netherlands
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