Daniela Larreal

Daniela Larreal Chirinos, one of Venezuela's best-known athletes and five-time Olympian, has been found dead at her Las Vegas apartment. The retired cyclist reportedly choked on her food, police said.

Police concluded that the 50-year-old's cause of death had been asphyxiation caused by solid food remains found in her trachea.

Daniela Larreal Chirinos, one of Venezuela's best-known athletes and five-time Olympian, has been found dead at her Las Vegas apartment. The retired cyclist reportedly choked on her food, police said.

Police concluded that the 50-year-old's cause of death had been asphyxiation caused by solid food remains found in her trachea.