As the road began to descend toward the finish line, rain was reported.
The final kilometers presented a fast and technical descent for riders. Van Vleuten was about 10 kilometers from the finish line — and a gold medal — when her bike began to skid.
3. The crash sent her and her bike airborne; race officials immediately responded as she was unable to continue.
4. American Mara Abbott passed through the same curve as van Vleuten remained on the ground.
5. The crash was shocking both to other riders and spectators at the finish line.
