Pfeiffer Georgi avoids 'crazy' crash for memorable silver in Munich

Relieved Pfeiffer Georgi kept her cool after avoiding a ‘crazy’ crash to win a memorable silver medal at the European Championships. The Berkeley cycling star, 21, finished second in Munich on Saturday night in an elimination race marred by a major incident and concerning 40 minute delay. Ad Several riders took a shuddering tumble midway through the contest and world champion Letizia Paternoster, 23, required sustained trackside treatment from paramedics.

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She said: «I started at the back and the first crash was right in front of me. »Luckily I had a clear route – but it was a bit crazy with all the crashes. «Everyone was fighting for position, and it’s just about staying focused with the restart and not getting caught up in it all.

»First of all as a rider, you hope everyone’s okay. That’s the main concern and you don’t want any of the competitors to be hurt. «But then you’ve just got to try not to look too much, forces on your processes, stay on the rollers, keep your legs moving and talk to your coach and see if there’s any points you could improve on.