Dutch BMX Olympic Medalist in Coma After Training Crash

Silver medalist Jelle van Gorkom of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Aug. 19, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. David Ramos/Getty Images

Olympic BMX cycling silver medalist Jelle van Gorkom is in a coma after crashing hard while training in his home nation of the Netherlands.

The 27-year-old cyclist was practicing at the Dutch National Sports Centre in Papendal near Arnheim on Jan. 11 when he wiped out at the base of the starting ramp.