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MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France — Chinese track cyclist Yuan Liying had to be helped off the track by two coaches after causing a heavy wreck when she barely missed out on advancing through the quarterfinals of the women's keirin at the Paris Olympics. Lea Friedrich of Germany, world champion Ellesse Andrews of New Zealand and Nicky Degrendele of Belgium were safely ahead and into the semifinals, leaving Yuan trying to claim the last of four spots. She tried to squeeze past Dutch rider Steffie van der Peet in a hole that did not exist as they crossed the finish line, taking them both down in the first turn. All three walked off, though Yuan needed help to reach the infield. The program was briefly halted as workers repaired the wooden track.
