Bruno Neves

Infobox Cyclist
ridername = Bruno Neves


fullname = Bruno Neves
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date|1981|9|5
dateofdeath = death date and age|2008|5|11|1981|9|5
country = POR
height =
weight =
discipline = Road
role = Rider
ridertype = Sprinter
amateuryears =
amateurteams =
proyears = 2003–2004
2005-2006
2007–2008
proteams = ASC-Vila do Conde
Madeinox-BRIC-AR Canelas
LA-MSS
majorwins =
updated = May 20, 2008

Bruno Neves (September 5, 1981 – May 11, 2008) was a Portuguese professional road racing cyclist born in Oliveira de Azeméis. He was one of the best sprinters of the portuguese peloton, having won one stage in the Volta a Portugal. He was also the winner of the green jersey of the Tour de Avenir, in 2006.

In 11 May of 2008, Neves was involved in an accident during the Classica de Amarante, when he was wearing the leader jersey. He suffered severe injuries but died from a heart attack shortly before reaching hospital. [ [http://www.lemonde.fr/sports/article/2008/05/23/une-nouvelle-affaire-de-dopage-sanguin-frappe-le-peloton_1048781_3242.html Une nouvelle affaire de dopage sanguin frappe le peloton] ]

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*Cyclingwebsite|4231

Persondata
NAME=Neves, Bruno
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Road bicycle racer
DATE OF BIRTH=1981-09-05
PLACE OF BIRTH=Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
DATE OF DEATH=2008-05-11
PLACE OF DEATH=Amarante, Portugal