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Rider's Handlebar Snaps During Olympic Cycling Event

Rider's Handlebar Snaps During Olympic Cycling Event

Australian athlete Alex Porter injured his face and arms as a result of the crash

Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers

An Australian rider fell from his bike after his handlebar snapped during a cycling event at the Olympic Games this morning.

Alex Porter was taking part in a team track event when he suddenly came crashing to the floor while taking a bend.

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: olympic games, Japan

Dominic graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History. Like you, Dom has often questioned how much use a second language has been. Well, after stints working at the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express, along with never setting foot in France, he realised the answer is surprisingly little. But I guess, c'est la vie. Contact us at [email protected]

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