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US gymnast breaks both legs in career-ending accident (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Published time: 8 Apr, 2019 12:09
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Cerio, who represented Auburn University, was severely injured during her floor routine, breaking both of her legs after a catastrophic landing on a gym mat.
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The gymnast was just in the beginning of her floor routine when she attempted a handspring double front flip with a blind landing on her first tumbling pass and landed awkwardly on the mat with her legs going backwards.
WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC FOOTAGE THAT SOME MAY FIND DISTURBING
Unable to move following the horrific landing, Cerio was screaming and crying in agony before tournament officials and teammates rushed to help her.
The severely injured athlete was accompanied by a standing ovation while being carried on a stretcher from the venue.
“It was pretty tough to watch,” Auburn coach Jeff Graba said.
“She’s a trooper. The last thing she said was, ‘Go help the girls.’ The girls rallied around her. They’re doing this for her right now,” he added.
US gymnast breaks both legs in career-ending accident (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Published time: 8 Apr, 2019 12:09
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Cerio, who represented Auburn University, was severely injured during her floor routine, breaking both of her legs after a catastrophic landing on a gym mat.
READ MORE: ‘Culture of sexual abuse': Senator says US figure skating needs immediate change
The gymnast was just in the beginning of her floor routine when she attempted a handspring double front flip with a blind landing on her first tumbling pass and landed awkwardly on the mat with her legs going backwards.
WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC FOOTAGE THAT SOME MAY FIND DISTURBING
Unable to move following the horrific landing, Cerio was screaming and crying in agony before tournament officials and teammates rushed to help her.
The severely injured athlete was accompanied by a standing ovation while being carried on a stretcher from the venue.
“It was pretty tough to watch,” Auburn coach Jeff Graba said.
“She’s a trooper. The last thing she said was, ‘Go help the girls.’ The girls rallied around her. They’re doing this for her right now,” he added.