Olympic keirin occasion suspended after horror bike crash
- Cyclist Kwesi Browne suffered a terrifying crash during the men’s keirin event
- The event was suspended as Browne, from Trinidad and Tobago, lay on the track
- Browne, 30, was eventually carried away on a stretcher as fans applauded him
The men’s keirin event at Paris 2024 was temporarily suspended on Saturday following a horror crash that saw Kwesi Browne fly off his bike.
It occurred on the final lap when multiple athletes were all pushing hard for a victory while cycling close together.
Concern for the 30-year-old from Trinidad and Tobago was high as he lay on the track following the incident.
He eventually left the Velodrome National on a stretcher as fans showed their support with applause.
There was then relief around the arena when Browne was able to remove his gloves and direct a thumbs up gesture towards the crowd while he was being carried away by medical staff.
More to follow.
Kwesi Browne fell off his bike after crashing during the men’s keirin event in Paris on Saturday
Browne’s horror crash resulted in the competition being temporarily suspended by organisers
Concern for Browne, 30, was high as he lay on the track while medical staff checked on him
But fans were relieved to see Brown raise his hands as he was wheeled away on a stretcher
