Bicicross athlete died in accident in Mossoró, RN A bicicross athlete - a sport also known as BMX - died this Thursday (9) after suffering an accident during training in Mossoró, in the Western Region of Rio Grande do Norte. José Maria Lima Júnior, better known as Júnior Banana, was 50 years old. The accident happened on a bicicross track named after the athlete, who was one of the creators and founders of the space, which became a reference for the practice of bicicross in Mossoró. ? Click here to follow the g1 RN channel on WhatsApp According to the Civil Police, the athlete was unable to complete a maneuver, fell off his bike and, as a result of the fall, suffered a broken neck. He died at the scene. "Accustomed here to the track, the track is even named after him, he was the one who founded it, the one who created it. Unfortunately, during a training session he didn't perform the correct maneuver and suffered a fall. As a result of this fall, he died", he said. Junior Banana died after an accident during training Photo 1: Disclosure | Photo 2: Reproduction/Giro Polical The Civil Police informed that they will open a police inquiry to investigate the case, but, if the death is confirmed by accident, the investigation will be closed by the Court. Mossoró City Hall released a note of condolence over the athlete's death. In the statement, the Municipal Department of Sport and Leisure highlighted Júnior Banana as a well-known figure in Mossoro sport and offered solidarity to his family and friends. Bicicross, or BMX, is a type of racing on planned tracks with ramps, jumps and curves. Who was Júnior Banana Born in Pará, Júnior Banana built his sporting career in Mossoró and became one of the main names in BMX in Rio Grande do Norte. He competed in the Elite category and represented the state in national and international competitions. Among the main achievements of his career, he was two-time Brazilian champion, two-time Pan-American runner-up and achieved the best result in the history of cycling in the North and Northeast regions in a BMX World Championship. Júnior Banana was a reference in bicicross in RN Social networks In 2016, he also participated in the Olympic Torch relay at the Rio 2016 Games, in Mossoró. The athlete had support from the RN+ Esporte e Lazer program, through the State Sports Incentive Law, to compete in national competitions. In June of this year, he received the title of Citizen of Mossoro in recognition of his services to the sport and his contribution to the development of bicicross in the municipality. Most watched videos on g1 RN