Fans give tribute to the legendary Javier Otxoa as the Tour De France 2022 concludes in Hautacan. After all, no one will ever forget his ride during the stormy and rainy weather.
Even though wielrenner Ochoa is gone, his race is still fresh in many’s minds, particularly the one that won him the TDF in 2014 in Hautacan. The cyclist would go to win the race in extreme conditions of rain and storm.
So, it is evident that people remember him whenever the Tour De France comes to Hautacan. As the tour will conclude in the Pyrenees, people are giving tributes to Javier Otxoa, who died four years ago.
Obituary: Ochoa Wielrenner Javier Otxoa Death Cause Was Long Illness After Coma
Legendary cyclist Javier Otxoa died on August 24, 2018, after a long battle with illness.
A year after his TDF championship, Javier and his twin brother had a nasty accident. They were training together in Southern Spain when a car hit them.
His brother, Ricardo, died instantly on the spot. He was also a cyclist for the same team as Javier.
However, Javier went into a coma. The cyclist didn’t wake up for 65 days, and reports say that his family had already booked a place in the graveyard alongside his brother.
When he woke up, the cyclist had brain damage. He had to learn how to speak, eat, and even how to get out of bed. He had to get clear instructions to do simple things.
But Otxoa continued cycling. He appeared in the Paralympics and won two gold and two silver medals in 2004 and 2008. As he battled a coma, the illness became persistent.
As a result of the long-term illness, the cyclist passed away at the age of 43 in 2018.
Javier Otxoa Brother Ricardo: What Do We Know About His Family?
Javier Otxoa and his brother, Ricardo, were famous as the Ochoa brothers.
Although their last name was Otxoa, it was often misspelled as “Ochoa” even on national television. As a result, the name became famous, and everyone started knowing them as the Ochoa brothers.
Both Javier and Ricardo were a part of the Kelme Cycling team. The team’s only major tour wins came in 2000 when Javier raced up the mountain in challenging weather.
Moving on to his family, Otxoa lived later years of his life with his parents. They were with him for the most part and supported him throughout his journey after the accident.
Where Are Javier Otxoa’s Parents Now?
Javier Otxoa’s parents’ current whereabouts are unknown.
The last time we checked, the family was residing in Alhaurin de la Torre, a city in southern Spain. It was the same place where Javier Otxoa breathed his final breath.
Even though the cyclist is gone, his determination and passion during the Hautacan ride in 2000 will always make him immortal in the eyes of every cycling fan.