Olympic BMX gold medalist Connor Fields is out from the intensive care unit but remains hospitalized following a scary crash at the Tokyo Olympics.

Fields was the favorite for the BMX title at the Olympics, five years after winning the first gold medal in BMX for the United States. Unfortunately, his title defense abruptly ended when he crashed head-first after tangling with Romain Mathieu of France during his semifinal matchup on July 29.

Fields was immediately seen by medical personnel and taken to the hospital. It was later revealed that he suffered a broken rib, bruised lung and a brain hemorrhage from his crash in the semifinals. 

USA Cycling confirmed on July 31 that the 28-year-old American has since not had any new bleeding or head injuries.

“The doctors reported that Fields sustained a brain hemorrhage at the venue. After a night in the ICU, the doctors are pleased to report that there has been no additional bleeding, and no new injuries were found,” the statement continued. “Fields has been moved out of the critical care unit and will remain in the hospital until cleared.”

Fields will remain in the hospital until he is cleared to leave. Fields’ father, Michael Fields, spoke to USA Today and gave more information about his son. “Cognitively, he’s doing well. He knows where he is. He knows his birthday. He recognizes people.” 

 Michael hopes that his son will be cleared in the next five days.

Olympic silver medalist Kelly Catlin died late last week. The cyclist was just 23 years old when she was found dead in her apartment.

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Catlin’s brother, Colin, wrote on Friday that his sister had killed herself.

“She’s the one person I had shared almost my. entire life with, and I shall miss her terribly,” he posted.

Catlin was a USA Cycling national team member and took home a silver medal in women’s team pursuit at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“Kelly was more than an athlete to us, and she will always be part of the USA Cycling family,” Rob DeMartini, USA Cycling president and CEO, said in a statement. “The entire cycling community is mourning this immense loss. We are offering continuous support to Kelly’s teammates, coaches and staff.”

Around the world of cycling, condolences and kind words were offered for Catlin.

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Retired professional cyclist Michael Sayers tweeted, “My sincere condolences to the family of Kelly Catlin, Staford Cycling, @RallyUHCcycling What a monumental lose for the cycling community here in the USA #olympian.”

Katie Uhlaender, a fellow American racer, wrote: “Thoughts and prayers for her and her family #WEIGHTOFGOLD Three-time world track cycling champion Kelly Catlin passes away aged 23.”