Impact caused by the sudden death of former Chilean pilot Carlo De Gavardo
'The Condor of Huelquén' died near 14:00 hours due to a respiratory failure suffered while training in the locality of Buín.
Different figures of Chilean sports expressed their condolences through social media after the death of the first Chilean motorcyclist to participate in a Dakar Rally was announced.
Eliseo Salazar (@eliseosalazar): Condolences to the family of Carlo de Gavardo, to his father Giorgio, for the loss of his son, a pioneer, a visionary in his sport.
Fernando González (@elfergonzalez): I can't believe it, what a sadness with the departure of our national idol Carlo de Gavardo! Rest in peace, my friend.
Marcelo Barticciotto (@marcelobarti): What a regrettable news, may Carlo de Gavardo rest in peace, sports and life have lost a great human being!!!
Jeremías Israel (@jereisrael): Farewell Carlo!! The man who taught us about Dakar in Chile. He risked his life so many times and recovered from terrible accidents #RIPCarlo
Matías Anguita (@matiasrun): Thank you Carlo for leaving a mark in Chilean sports, a tremendous loss.
Chilean Olympic Committee (@COCH): The Chilean Olympic Committee deeply regrets the death of the outstanding pilot athlete Carlo de Gavardo Prohens, due to a cardiorespiratory arrest. Thank you Carlo for everything you gave to Chilean sports. Rest in peace.
Pablo Quintanilla (@quintanilla102): Carlo De Gavardo has passed away, a great person who I deeply admired and was deeply motivated by... All the strength for Don Giorgo and his family!