FRENCH cyclist Loana Lecomte suffered a horrific crash during the women's mountain bike race this afternoon.<br /><br />Following a strong start in Elancourt, the 24-year-old fell over her handlebars while navigating a rocky part of the track.<br /><br />She appeared to hit her head on the floor before briefly losing consciousness.<br /><br />Lecomte was also knocked by her bike in the sickening accident.<br /><br />Stewards and medics immediately rushed to her aid while broadcasters cut away from the scene.<br /><br />No incident replays were shown amid concern for the cyclist's wellbeing.<br /><br />Lecomte was eventually stretchered away from the track while spectators applauded and chanted her name.<br /><br />French journalist Nicolas Georgereau later took to social media to give a positive update on her condition.<br /><br />He wrote: "Loana Lecomte is still on site. She lost consciousness for a moment but was fine and was taken care of by the medical service.<br /><br />"No worries at this stage."
