Iranian cyclist Sarafaz Bahman Golbarnezhad has died after a crash a day before the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Brazil.  

It's the first such death since the Games began in 1960 

The 48-year-old cyclist crashed on a mountainous stretch of the course in Rio and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital.

Paralympic cycling officials are promising a full inquiry. 

A moment of silence is due to take place during the closing ceremony.

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