Olympic cyclist Toshiaki Fushimi dies in horrific race crash
Sports Olympic cyclist Toshiaki Fushimi dies in horrific race crash By Bridget Reilly Published July 19, 2026, 3:11 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google Cyclist Toshiaki Fushimi died after crashing during the Matsusaka Keirin race on Saturday, the Japan Keirin Association confirmed. The former Olympic silver medalist was rushed to the hospital after he appeared to try to avoid a race collision by veering toward the outer barrier.
- ▪Sports Olympic cyclist Toshiaki Fushimi dies in horrific race crash By Bridget Reilly Published July 19, 2026, 3:11 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google Cyclist Toshiaki Fushimi died after crashing during the Matsusaka Keirin race on Saturday, the Japan Keirin Association confirmed.
- ▪The former Olympic silver medalist was rushed to the hospital after he appeared to try to avoid a race collision by veering toward the outer barrier.
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