Former Olympic Cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos Found Dead In Las Vegas Apartment After Choking On Her Food: REPORT

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Former Olympic Cyclist Daniela Larreal Chirinos Found Dead In Las Vegas Apartment After Choking On Her Food: REPORT

A five-time Olympic cyclist, Daniela Larreal Chirinos, was found dead in her Las Vegas apartment a few days following police saying she choked to death on her food, according to a report from FOX Sports. Chirinos was 50 years old.

A cyclist who represented Venezuela at the international level, Chirinos last took part in the Olympics back in 2012 when the Summer Games were in London, England. Chirinos was supposed to show up Aug. 12 for her hotel job in Las Vegas, however, she didn’t show. That’s when she was reported missing, according to FOX Sports’ report. (RELATED: Hideki Matsuyama Claims Victory At FedEx St. Jude Championship Without Caddie Or Coach)

Chirinos was located in her apartment by police Friday. It was determined that she died as a result of asphyxiation, which was caused by food that got stuck in her trachea. It’s believed that she passed away Aug. 11.