Cycling Drama: Olympic Champion Katy Marchant's Track League Crash

Olympic and world cycling champion Katy Marchant was hospitalized following a crash at the Track Champions League, alongside several injured spectators. The incident, involving a collision with Germany's Alessa-Catriona Propster during a keirin race, led to the suspension of the event.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 08-12-2024 09:36 IST | Created: 08-12-2024 09:36 IST
Cycling Drama: Olympic Champion Katy Marchant's Track League Crash
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In a dramatic turn of events at the Track Champions League, Olympic and world champion cyclist Katy Marchant was rushed to the hospital following a harrowing crash.

The incident, which occurred during the first round of the keirin, involved a collision between Britain's Marchant and Germany's Alessa-Catriona Propster, resulting in both athletes being catapulted into the audience. Several spectators were also injured in the process.

According to the International Cycling Union, medical personnel responded promptly, providing treatment to the affected individuals. One rider was hospitalized. The prestigious event, taking place at Lee Valley VeloPark in London, was subsequently suspended for safety reasons.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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