French cyclist on mountain bike

In a dramatic turn of events at the Olympic Mountain Bike Cross Country final, French cyclist Loana Lecomte crashed hard while in medal contention, flipping over her handlebars and sustaining serious injuries. Fortunately, after being taken off the course on a stretcher, she was later seen standing with her coach, indicating she would recover. Meanwhile, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot secured a historic gold medal, overcoming past Olympic disappointments to dominate the race, finishing nearly three minutes ahead of her competitors. Ferrand-Prévot, a five-time world champion, expressed her joy at finally clinching Olympic gold, which may mark her last race in this discipline. Additionally, Team GB's Evie Richards, returning from a serious concussion, finished in fifth place, a significant achievement given her recent health struggles. This event highlighted both triumph and tragedy in the competitive atmosphere of the Olympics.