Team GB cyclist Hamish Turnbull suffered a frightening crash in the men’s keirin event at the Paris 2024 Olympics which brought a disappointing end to his hopes of winning a medal.
The 25-year-old hit the deck after turning quickly to try and avoid Germany’s Lucas Spiegel, who had lost control of his bicycle and crashed in front of him.
Medics immediately rushed to the Briton’s aid as he writhed in pain on the floor, with his Team GB outfit ripped to shreds on the back from the impact of the fall.
He was able to get to his feet, although Turnbull looked in some discomfort as he walked away from the track.
Unfortunately for the Morpeth-born cyclist, he won’t have the chance to add to his silver medal that he won in the sprint event after failing to qualify for the final.
Australia’s Matthew Richardson, Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands and Japan’s Kaiya Ota advance instead as they go for a medal, with Team GB’s Jack Carlin making the cut.
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