Damien Girard, a 24-year-old professional cyclist from the Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur team, has died. The team announced the news on social media, describing the death as sudden. Girard was born in Tours on December 14, 2001, and began training in cycling in the Loir-et-Cher region before moving to the Paris area. He joined the amateur team CC Nogent-sur-Oise in 2020 and remained with them until 2022. In 2023, he moved to the professional team Nice Métropole Côte d’Azur, where he stayed until 2025. During his professional career, Girard achieved several notable results. In 2024, he won a stage of the Tour du Maroc, a category 2.2 race, and finished 10th in the GP Cycliste La Marseillaise. In 2025, he placed 17th in the Etoile de Bessègue – Tour du Gard and won the best climber jersey in the 9th CIC Tour de La Provence. According to one report, he finished 43rd in the overall ranking of the Tour de La Provence 2025. His last professional race was the Tour de l’Ain in August 2025, after which his contract with the Nice-based team was not renewed. Following the end of his professional contract, Girard continued to ride in cyclosport events in the Côte d’Azur during the 2026 season, hoping to return to professional racing. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. The team Estérel Côte d’Azur extended its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Cycling is a sport that involves racing on bicycles over various terrains, and professional cyclists often compete in events ranging from local races to international tours. The sudden death of a young athlete like Girard has shocked the cycling community, and many are expressing their support for his family and friends. The team and fans are remembering Girard for his dedication and achievements in the sport.