American BMX racer Connor Fields suffered a brain hemorrhage after the defending gold medalist was involved in a serious crash during the Tokyo Olympic Summer Games’ semifinals on July 30, his team confirmed. “The doctors reported that Fields sustained a brain hemorrhage at the venue,” USA Cycling said in a medical update on the condition of the 28-year-old Olympic gold medalist from Las Vegas. He also sustained a collapsed lung and broken ribs in the crash. “After a night in the ICU, the doctors are pleased to report that there has been no additional bleeding, and no new injuries were found,” his team added. “Fields has been moved out of the critical care unit and will remain in the hospital until cleared.” Fields, who previously won gold in BMX racing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and was a favorite to win gold again in Tokyo, landed hard off a …
American BMX Racer Connor Fields Suffered Brain Hemorrhage, Moved From ICU
August 2, 2021
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