Norwegian junior rider 'deliberately' run over by Qatari policeman at World Championships

Susanne Andersen had just won bronze in the junior women's road race when she was hit by policeman

Andersen (right) was hit by a policeman shortly after receiving her bronze medal

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)
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Norwegian Cycling Federation officials have accused a Qatari policeman of running over a junior rider at the recent Road World Championships in Doha.

18-year-old Susanne Andersen had won a bronze medal in the women's junior road race and was riding back to the team hotel when she was hit by a car driven by a uniformed police officer.

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Henry Robertshaw

Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.