TOKYO — There can be a grim randomness to a BMX race, even at the Olympics. No matter how well a cyclist rides, a crash, a bump or even a small skid can kill the chance for a medal. Connor Fields of the United States, the defending gold medalist, was in excellent position after finishing third and first in his first two semifinal heats. Medical personnel attended to Fields for several minutes before he was carried from the track on a stretcher and taken to a hospital. Kimmann made headlines this week after crashing into an official who had wandered onto the course during a training run.

Source: New York Times July 30, 2021 06:11 UTC