Canadian flag bearer Simon Whitfield was in terrific position coming out of the water in the men's triathlon, but he crashed shortly afterwards while going over a painted, wooden ramp on the course. He got back on the bike but his injuries were too severe to continue.
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Canada's Simon Whitfield, left, is helped by teammate Brent McMahon before the start of the men's triathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Whitfield's day would end early after a crash in the bike section. (Darron Cummings/Associated Press)
