TOKYO (Reuters) - Dutch BMX rider Niek Kimmann thought his Olympic hopes had been dashed by a freak collision with an official this week but on Friday he claimed the gold medal in the men's race event.
The 25-year-old has been on painkillers after suffering a knee injury in the incident at the Ariake Urban Sports Park.
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