(CNN) Tragedy struck the Tour de Poland on Monday, when cyclist Bjorg Lambrecht died after a crash.

According to his team, Lotto-Soudal , 22-year-old Lambrecht crashed on the third stage of the race between Chorzów and Zabrze and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The biggest tragedy possible that could happen to the family, friends and teammates of Bjorg has happened... Rest in peace Bjorg... ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9u9LZkp2Rt — Lotto Soudal (@Lotto_Soudal) August 5, 2019

Lambrecht, a native of Belgium, had been looking forward to the race and shared his excitement in a video shortly before the event.

"I hope I have a good condition to make some good results for me and the team," he said.

Lambrecht went pro in 2018 when he joined Lotto-Soudal and was considered up and coming talent in the cycling world

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