Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten was in a horrific accident Sunday in the Olympic women’s road race. van Vleuten had a substantial lead when her bike slipped, flipping her over the handlebars. She had just six miles left on the course.
Horrendous crash by #annemiek #vanvleuyen hope she’s ok. Doesn’t look good #Rio2016 #CyclingRoad pic.twitter.com/OQfrUIX9Qg
— Barry Clegg (@BAZ8465) August 7, 2016
Reaction to the wreck was immediate.
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I’ve watched cycling for 25 years and never seen a wreck as awful as what a Dutch cyclist just suffered. Still no confirmation she survived.
— Sam Garner (@samgarner81) August 7, 2016
Luckily, it appears that van Vleuten will be OK.
Dutch cycling federation say Van Vleuten is ‘okay’. Thank goodness. They say ‘More news to follow’. https://t.co/qcM3eaX0mV
— sportingintelligence (@sportingintel) August 7, 2016
van Vleuten is currently on her way to the hospital.
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