** Update-- I just heard from my mom that Sarah broke her shoulder in the crash**
Sarah had a bad crash in the points race and has pretty much taken her out of all other races. She was competing in the points race and had a half lap on all the other woman (she was winning) and all of a sudden two riders right in front of her clipped wheels and fell within a few feet of her causing her to crash as well as 3 other cyclists. It was really sad and Sarah was hurt. When something like this happens there is nothing you can do about it-- the race goes on without those who crashed. I am pissed about this happening because Sarah could have won but these things happen and as a professional athlete I am sure she will bounce back. While it appears these Olympics are over for Sarah, she will return again-- I'm sure of that!! She is only 24 and woman cyclists do not peak until their mid 30's so she has many more Olympic games ahead of her-- plus she is still the world champion!!
Sarah looking really good a half lap ahead of the rest of the cyclists.
This picture is small but you can see her crashing (this is also in most news papers so you can google it and see better pictures)
Running to help her-- she really screwed up her shoulder.
Being walked off the track with the doctor and the American woman's team coach- on Sarah's right-- in white shirt is her coach Andy who is also her fiancee.
Andy comforting Sarah. Poor thing. Whatever the case, Sarah is our champion and we are so proud of her accomplishments!!!! WAY TO GO SARAH AND HEAL QUICK!!!!!
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Oh Christy, I am so sorry to hear about your cousin Sarah. What a complete bummer!
ReplyDeleteThankfully she is young and will be back to win the gold at other Olympic's to come. What an amazing accomplishment at such a young age!
I am so sorry to hear about your cousin's fall!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your cousin. Ouch! A broken shoulder. Tell her we all can't wait to see her again in 2012!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad.
ReplyDeleteSO sorry to hear about this..
ReplyDeleteIt is too bad.. but like you said. .she will be at the next Olympics and will win GOLD..
Hugs girly
I'm so sorry! You're right though...she will be back! London 2012!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your cousin. Hope she heals quickly.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for Sarah..get well soon:D You are a hero!!
ReplyDeleteOh Christy I am so sorry about Sarah. I know it must be a comfort to have Andy there with her. I pray for her quick recovery and she will win GOLD next time around! :)
ReplyDeleteOh Christy I am so sorry about Sarah. I know it must be a comfort to have Andy there with her. I pray for her quick recovery and she will win GOLD next time around! :)
ReplyDeleteAck that sucks!! She's been so good for so long she'll get through this injury and I'm sure be back for the next Olympics if she wants. What heartbreak though. :( Tell her we're sending good thoughts her way and looking forward to watching her race when she gets better.
ReplyDeleteThis is just awful! I hope she can heal fast and preapre for 2012 in London. Tell her out thoughtss and prayers go out to her.
ReplyDeleteso sorry to hear.
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