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A Canadian cyclist participating in the Commonwealth Games track cycling events, Nic Hamilton, will not be allowed to continue in the tournament after he crashed into an official in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. As a consequence of the crash, Hamilton suffered from concussion while the Glasgow 2014 official suffered a suspected broken collarbone in the accident. The officials kept the velodrome closed for almost 30 minutes, which also delayed a visit from the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall.
According to an official statement issued by Team Canada, “Nic has been assessed by Canada’s medical staff and does not have any serious injuries other than his concussion.” It was added that “as per concussion treatment protocol, he will not be able to compete for at least seven days, which forces his withdrawal from the track events at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.” Several reports have confirmed that the female official was knocked unconscious by the force of the collision
A press release issued on the website of Canadian Cyclist explained that “Hamilton hit the female marshal straight on and flipped over her in the air, landing on his back and sliding down the track.” It was elucidated that “Canadian staff, including the team doctor, plus event medical staff, were with both Hamilton and marshal immediately. Hamilton, after lying on the track with some disorientation, was able to walk off the track under his own power. The marshal required extensive assistance, which kept the track closed for almost 30 minutes, and was removed on a backboard.”
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