SWIFT CRASHES IN LOS ANGELES

Ben Swift Tour of Britain 2007

British Academy rider Ben Swift has crashed while riding in Los Angeles and will not be able to take part in the Madison event at this weekend?s World Cup track competition.

According to information from British Cycling, Swift crashed on the way to his hotel after training on the Los Angeles track on Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to hospital with a suspected broken collarbone and may also need surgery on his thumb.

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