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British Racer Kye Whyte Taken to Hospital After BMX Crash

Team Great Britain’s Kye Whyte is on the mend following a crash that sent the Olympian to the hospital.

During his heat of the BMX semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics Aug. 2, Whyte appeared to come into contact with French athlete Sylvain Andre before falling off his bike, according to The Athletic.

Following the crash, paramedics rushed to the site and were seen placing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose before he was stretched off to be attended to.

A GB cycling spokesperson confirmed that Whyte was “assessed immediately by the on-site medical team.”

And although the team’s doctor, Nigel Jonesprovided positive news that there were no significant injuries to report, Whyte was taken to the hospital for further tests.

“We wish Kye a speedy recovery,” the statement concluded, “and look forward to seeing him on his bike very soon.”

Whyte, who made history at the Tokyo 2020 Games when he won silver—Great Britain’s first-ever medal in BMX racing—had been dealing with a back injury that, according to BBC Sportswas irritated during last night’s quarterfinal races.