Olympic Cycling Marred by Crashes and Injuries

The 2024 Olympic cycling events have seen significant crashes in both men's and women's races. Team GB cyclist Ollie Wood was dramatically taken out by Dutch rider Jan-Willem van Schip during the men's Madison, causing Team GB to finish 10th. In the women's keirin event, a high-speed crash involved Netherlands' Steffie van der Peet, Belgium's Nicky Degrendele, and China's Yuan Liying, resulting in smashed bikes and injuries but no severe harm. Despite the chaos, van der Peet and Degrendele managed to qualify for semifinals, with van der Peet narrowly missing a chance at gold. The crashes have highlighted the inherent risks of velodrome racing, drawing concern from both spectators and fellow athletes.