Connor Fields lays on the ground after a crash at the Olympics.
Connor Fields.
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  • American BMX rider Connor Fields had a scary crash at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Fields was treated by medical staff, then taken off in a stretcher to the hospital.
  • Fields won gold at the Rio Olympics and was considered a favorite in Tokyo.
  • Visit Insider's Olympics coverage for more stories.

American BMX rider Connor Fields was taken to the hospital on Friday at the Tokyo Olympics after a scary crash during the men's semifinal heat.

The crash occurred on the first turn of the race, just nine seconds in, as Fields collided with two other bikers while landing from a jump. Fields appeared to hit the back tire of another biker.

Connor Fields collides with another biker during the BMX event at the Tokyo Olympics.
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As he fell, he caused something of a pile-up as other riders crashed into him. The other riders appeared to be okay.

A crash occurs in the BMX event at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Fields was treated by medical staff before being taken to the hospital. There were no further updates on his status.

Connor Fields lays on the ground and is treated by medical staff after a crash at the Tokyo Olympics.
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The Olympics Twitter account wished Fields and women's rider Saya Sakakibara, who was involved in a crash, well.

Fields won gold in the race at the Rio Olympics and was considered a favorite in Tokyo.

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