Olympics 2024 star Kye Whyte stretchered off after horror crash in BMX Racing semi-final in huge medal blow to Team GB

KYE WHYTE was stretchered off after crashing out of the BMX racing semi-final in Paris.

Whyte was a huge medal hope for Team GB, having won silver at the Tokyo Olympics.

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The cyclist lost control of his bike on the race’s second jump.

He was sent tumbling onto his side in what looked like a painful fall.

Medics immediately rushed to Whyte’s side as they administered first aid.

Whyte was seen being given oxygen as he was stretchered away to help with pain management.

But initial reports on Whyte’s injury have been positive.

A GB Cycling spokesperson said: “Following his crash in the BMX racing semi-final, Kye Whyte was assessed immediately by the on-site medical team.

“This was followed up by further immediate review by Great Britain Cycling Team Dr Nigel Jones who delivered a positive report, with no significant injuries.

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

The cyclist had been carrying a back injury going into today’s races which he has been struggling with for months.

The crash came in the semi-final’s second run.

Concerned fans were quick to wish Whyte a speedy recovery on X.

One fan tweeted: “Oh no, hopefully he’s ok.”

A second wrote: “That does not look good.”

A third said: “A real shame. Looked a heavy crash. Gutted for Kye, I hope he’s ok.”

While a fourth wrote: “Hope he’s okay ”

There was more pain for Team GB in the women’s BMX race as favourite Bethany Shriever finished last in the final of the event.

The sensational Brit had entered the race as favourite having won all of her heats and semi-finals by a large margin.

But after getting off to a slower start to the race out of the gate, Shriever soon had her route to victory cut off by a bunched race.

Reflecting on the disappointment, Shriever said: “Sport’s full of ups and downs.

“You can’t win ’em all. I had a great lead in, my qualifiers went amazing. I was a little bit late out the start and paid the price. I’m so happy; my friends and family are here. I got to experience this with them, so I’m happy.”