Team GB star Laura Kenny suffers a HUGE crash at the Tokyo Olympics in bid to defend omnium crown and win sixth gold

TEAM GB star Laura Kenny has suffered a heavy crash during the women’s omnium event at the Tokyo Games.

The 29-year-old was one of several riders involved in the dramatic incident but has since returned to her feet.

Kenny is the defending champion in the event after winning gold in both London and Rio.

It’s believed the track sensation will continue in the women’s omnium but this yet to be confirmed.

Speaking to the BBC, six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy said: “Laura Kenny is no stranger to these kinds of accidents.

“She will only be thinking about the next race and how to score points to get back into it.”

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