Hannah Rapp, 26, dies after being struck by car while cycling
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old American boxer, died on Saturday after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. The incident occurred when a car, after passing her, reversed into her according to the Brazos County sheriff's office. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Rapp had an 8-1-1 professional record, challenging for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June. Mauricio Sulaiman, WBC president, praised her as an exceptional boxer and valuable member of the boxing community. Her promoter, Most Valuable Promotions, acknowledged her lasting impact on those she met.
- •Hannah Rapp was pronounced dead following the cycling accident in Texas.
- •She challenged for the WBC women's featherweight title in June.
- •The driver involved has been charged with manslaughter.
- •Most Valuable Promotions plans to honor her memory.
- •Rapp transitioned from athletics to boxing, turning pro in 2024.
- 2:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — US boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling in Texas
- 1:17 PMESPN — Boxer Rapp, 26, killed in bicycle accident in Texa...
- 8:40 AMBBC Sport — Rapp, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling
"Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26 US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship, was killed on Saturday while she bicycled in Texas after a motorist struck her with his car, according to authorities. Rapp was 26, and investigators arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death, the sheriff’s office of Brazos county, Texas, said in a statement. Continue reading...
"Boxer Hannah Rapp died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. She was 26.
"American boxer Hannah Rapp dies aged 26 after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 19, 2026, 2:15 PMUS boxer Hannah Rapp dies after being struck by car while cycling in Texas
Investigators arrest 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with death of Rapp who was 26 US boxer Hannah Rapp, who in June fought for the World Boxing Council women’s featherweight championship, was killed on Saturday while she bicycled in Texas after a motorist struck her with his car, according to authorities. Rapp was 26, and investigators arrested a 31-year-old man identified as Charles Medina in connection with her death, the sheriff’s office of Brazos county, Texas, said in a statement. Continue reading...
- ESPNJul 19, 2026, 1:17 PMBoxer Rapp, 26, killed in bicycle accident in Texa...
Boxer Hannah Rapp died Saturday morning after being struck by a car while riding her bicycle in Brazos County, Texas. She was 26.
- BBC SportJul 19, 2026, 8:40 AMRapp, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling
American boxer Hannah Rapp dies aged 26 after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas.
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