15th October 2019
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Erik Hoorn tragically lost his life in September, with Fabio Buzzi and Luca Nicolini, due to an accident in the Lido di Venezia after successfully completing a Monte Carlo to Venice record.
Hoorn, who was born in Holland in 1965, had been an integral part of Fabio Buzzi’s marine record-breaking runs.
The 92nd UIM General Assembly will be held in Qingdao from the 13th to 20th October.
The UIM Marathon rules are set for a total overhaul if proposals submitted by UIM Council member Denis Dillon are accepted at the General Assembly to be held in Qingdao, China later this month.
Fabio Buzzi, Luca Nicolini and Eric Hoorn who all lost their lives after completing a Monte Carlo to Venice record attempt in September, have had their times posthumously ratified by the UIM.
Mario Invernizzi, the sole survivor of a tragic accident in Venice last Tuesday night, is said to be out of danger according to his friend and family lawyer, Marcello Perillo.
After hearing the tragic news last night, an English expression keeps going through my mind today, ‘Never Meet Your Heroes’.
In my case, not only was I fortunate enough to meet my hero, Fabio Buzzi, he was a genuine Italian legend.
Fabio Buzzi, Luca Nicolini & Eric Hoorn all lost their lives in a tragic accident outside of Venice harbour on Tuesday night.
Italian news sources are reporting tonight that 3 people have lost their lives during a Monte Carlo to Venice speed record attempt.
