Julen Goikoetxea

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Julen Goikoetxea
Personal information
Full nameJulen Goikoetxea Garate
Born(1985-08-18)18 August 1985
Ondarroa, Spain
Died6 October 2006(2006-10-06) (aged 21)
Ondarroa, Spain

Julen Goikoetxea Garate (18 August 1985 – 6 October 2006) was a

.

Goikoetxea started his international career in 2004 as a member of the

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 6 October 2006 he committed suicide by jumping off his balcony.[2]

Major results

2004
1st Bergara
2005
1st Ereño
1st Antzuola
1st Elgoibar
1st Zegama

References

  1. ^ profile at ciclismoenred.com Ciclismoenred profile Archived 2006-10-15 at the Wayback Machine, ciclismoenred.com (in Spanish)
  2. ^ a b c Julen Goikoetxea Gárate at Cycling Archives

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