'Our hearts are broken.' Cycling world mourns Anna Moriah Wilson's death, celebrates her life

The world of competitive gravel and mountain cycling is reacting to the sudden death of a 25-year-old rising star in the sport.

Emergency personnel in Austin responded to a call of a woman who was bleeding and unconscious on Wednesday evening. They found Anna Moriah Wilson with multiple gunshots wounds at 1708 Maple Ave. After attempting life-saving measures, Wilson was declared dead at the scene.

Wilson, known to friends simply as "Mo," was a Vermont native. She had reportedly flown from Colorado to Texas in preparation for the Gravel Locos race in Hico, according to Velo News. She was the favorite to win the Saturday event following wins in several high-profile races nationwide and telling the cycling news outlet that she had left her job to begin competing full-time.

What we know: Top US gravel cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson identified as woman shot, killed in East Austin

The cycling world shared remembrances of her and her impact on the close-knit sport.

Gravel Locos winner Marisa Boaz inspired by Moriah Wilson

Ted King on privilege of knowing 'Mo'

Cyclist and endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch says Moriah Wilson was 'exceptional in every way'

Unbound Gravel thanks Moria Wilson

Leadville Race Series on 'tragic passing of Moriah Wilson'

Cyclocross Magazine calls Wilson's death a 'senseless loss'

Velo News dedicating coverage to Moriah Wilson

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Moriah Wilson killed in Austin, community responds to cyclist's death