Australian snowboarder Cam Bolton injured, taken to hospital

The Australian Olympic team is reeling from a serious injury to snowboarder Cam Bolton. The 35-year-old athlete was competing in the Winter Olympics.

Bolton fell during a training session for the snowboard cross event on Monday and felt increasing neck pain the following day. He was subsequently taken to a hospital in Milan.

Australia team mission chief Alisa Camplin has provided an update on Bolton's condition, saying his spirits are good.