Julen Goikoetxea
Spanish racing cyclist
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| Intro | Spanish racing cyclist | |
| Places | Spain | |
| was | Athlete Sport cyclist | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 18 August 1985, Ondarroa, Spain | |
| Death | 7 October 2006Ondarroa, Spain (aged 21 years) | |
| Star sign | Leo |
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Biography
Julen Goikoetxea (18 August 1985 – 7 October 2006) was a Basque racing 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. UCI ProTour team Euskaltel-Euskadi acknowledged his talent and contracted him for the 2007 season. 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. As a result, he did not cycle any races since May 2006. On 7 October 2006 he committed suicide by jumping off his balcony.
Achievements
- 2005
- 1st in Ereño
- 1st in Antzuola
- 1st in Elgoibar
- 1st in Zegama
- 2004
- 1st in Bergara