Australian Olympic cyclist Luke Plapp is in a “stable condition” after crashing during the men’s time trial on Sunday morning (AEST), according to the Australian Olympic Committee.

He had to undergo abdominal surgery and is still recovering in hospital with his family.

The 23-year-old rider started the race promisingly, despite the wet conditions that made the race terribly difficult and dangerous. However, after the 13.1-kilometer checkpoint, he fell off his bike and crashed to the ground.

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He had set the fourth fastest time up to that point.

Disturbing images of the injured cyclist appeared on social media, showing him trying to get back on his feet immediately after the crash.