体坛英语资讯：Dutch Olympic runner-up cyclist in coma after accident

THE HAGUE, Jan. 10 -- Dutch Olympic cycling silver medallist Jelle van Gorkom is in a coma on Wednesday following a crash, officials said.

The 27-year-old, who won a silver in the Rio Olympic Games, was hurt after an accident in training at the national sports center at Papendal near Arnhem in the east of the country.

"After the accident, Jelle van Gorkom was taken to hospital. He has broken ribs, a fracture to the face, a tear in the skull and damage to the liver, spleen and kidneys. He is being kept in a coma at the moment," said a statement on the Royal Dutch Cycling Union website.