Hayden Wilde Hospitalized After Bike Crash in Japan

Hayden Wilde, a New Zealand triathlete and two-time Olympic medallist with silver from Paris and bronze from Tokyo, is recovering in a Japanese hospital after a serious bike crash. Wilde suffered four broken ribs, a broken scapula, and injured lungs, requiring him to remain in Japan for several weeks as it is unsafe for him to travel. The 27-year-old had set a personal best while finishing seventh in the 10-kilometre Tokyo Speed Race the day before the accident. The exact circumstances of the crash have not been detailed. Wilde expressed gratitude for the support and medical care he is receiving, though he is disappointed after what had been a successful race. The incident comes after his recent win at the season-opening T100 Triathlon World Tour event in Singapore.