Team GB Olympics star Charlie Tanfield rushed to hospital after horror crash at Cycling World Championships

CHARLIE TANFIELD has been rushed to hospital after his horror crash at the Cycling World Championships.

The Team GB Olympic star fell on the final bend and was unable to finish during the Elite Team Pursuit qualification event in Glasgow.

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Tanfield, 26, was bringing up the rear as he entered the last corner before footage showed his bike spin out of control.

He then skidded along with his bike up the ramp and back down to the inside of the oval track.

Tanfield's fall meant Team GB did not set a qualifying time, leading to their exit from the competition.

Tanfield was competing with team-mates Oliver Wood, Ethan Vernon and Daniel Bigham.

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The Team GB star was promptly treated by medical staff and was able to leave the track unassisted.

But an update was given on Tanfield's health by British Cycling on their official page revealed he was taken to hospital.

The statement read: "Following his crash in this morning's men's pursuit qualification, Charlie Tanfield was assessed immediately by the on site medical team before being taken to hospital for further treatment.

"We wish Charlie a very speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on his bike soon.

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"Unfortunately, the men's team pursuit riders will not progress in the competition."

A later update from British Cycling revealed that Tanfield had suffered a concussion.

It read: "After receiving immediate medical care from the GBCT medical team at the track, Charlie was accompanied by the team doctor to hospital where he underwent X-rays and scans that have all come back normal.

"He has suffered a concussion in the crash and will therefore be following the GBCT concussion protocol."

And fans also sent their best wishes to the cyclist on social media.

One Tweeted: "Gutted for the guys - was really looking forward to cheering them on tomorrow night in the velodrome 😭 Speedy recovery, Charlie."

A second commented: "What bad luck for the team, but I do hope Charlie is ok."

Two years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, Tanfield, Wood and Vernon finished 7th in the men's pursuit.