Australian Cyclist Undergoes Abdominal Surgery After Fall During Olympic Time Trial

Australian Cyclist Undergoes Abdominal Surgery After Fall During Olympic Time Trial
Australia's Lucas Plapp cycles past Invalides as he competes in the men's road cycling individual time trial during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 27, 2024. Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images
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PARIS—Australian cyclist Lucas Plapp underwent abdominal surgery overnight at a Paris hospital following a hard crash on rain-slicked roads during the Olympic time trial on Saturday, the Australian team said.

AusCycling, Australia’s cycling governing body, confirmed the procedure early Sunday. No other details were available.