The rescue services in the Velodrome were on the scene immediately. © APA/afp / THOMAS SAMSON

Horrible images at the Olympics: Cyclist seriously injured

A serious fall by Kwesi Browne from Trinidad and Tobago overshadowed the Olympic competitions in Paris on the penultimate day.

August 10, 2024

From: dpa

The sprinter fell at high speed in the Keirin competition and hit his head on the wooden oval. Browne initially lay motionless on the track before being treated for several minutes.

The 30-year-old was then carried away on a stretcher. He raised his arm towards the audience, which was met with applause. Browne was apparently pushed off course by the Kazakh Andrej Chugaj, causing him to lose control.

The moment when Kwesi Browne falls with full force onto the track. © APA/afp / JOHN MACDOUGALL

There had already been a number of crashes in the Velodrome on the penultimate day of the finals. Several riders had already fallen in the Madison.