CARSON, Calif. (AP) – A man was struck in the head by a shot put on Wednesday during warmups for the U.S. track and field championships.
The man was rushed to a hospital, and his condition was not immediately known, according to Jill Geer, director of communications for USA Track and Field. It was not immediately clear whether the man was a meet official, Geer said.
The injury occurred about 4:15 p.m. at the Home Depot Center, where the championships will be held starting today.
An Associated Press photographer at the track said the man collapsed about 20 feet from the shot put ring. Geer said a doctor was on site and immediately began treatment. Athletic trainers also ran to the man’s aid.
Emergency medical technicians arrived within about five minutes and took the injured man away.
Geer said she had no other details, and that the man’s identity was being withheld pending a further evaluation of his condition and contact with his family.
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