One Of The Most Brutal Crashes You'll Ever See Cost This Dutch Cyclist A Gold Medal
Anyone who has watched even a few hours of cycling coverage — whether it be the Tour de France or the Olympic races that happen once every four years — has probably seen a scary crash occur on the course. Annemiak Van Vleuten, in the lead by almost 11 miles at the time, crashed so brutally that it was unclear if she would immediately get up after the fall. Van Vleuten flew over her handlebars and landed hard on the curb in a crumpled heap.