Navarro mountaineer and triathlete Bixente Igarzabal died in an accident in the Alps

Bixente Igarzabal The well-known mountaineer and triathlete from Lesaka (Navarre) died yesterday in a mountain accident in the Alps (Switzerland). The 53-year-old sportsman suffered a fall while he was with other members, where he died. 

Lesaka Mayor Ladis Satrústeguihas confirmed the death and added that the town is deeply saddened, explaining that the City Council contacted the family immediately after the death and offered its support.

"He wasn't that young, he was 53 years old, but he's gone too soon," Satrústegui lamented, stressing that Igarzabal is "very dear" in the village. "He was known especially for his sports brands, he was very disciplined," he said. As a passionate sportsman, he was involved in disciplines such asbasketball, tug of war, racing and cycling .

"He was always surrounded by people. He made mountain trips with some; climbing with others," explains Satrústegui. In fact, Igarzabal's sports activity was rewarded by the Lesaka City Council in 2018, which commissioned him to launch the Sanfermines blow.