Langton cleared of serious injury after frightening Commonwealth Games fall
English gymnast Gabriel Langton avoids major damage after a sickening fall during Commonwealth Games competition on Friday.
Gabriel Langton cleared of serious injury after Commonwealth Games fall
Gabriel Langton fell during Commonwealth Games gymnastics competition on Friday and received immediate medical attention on the arena floor. The English gymnast walked away and has been cleared of serious injury: no fractures and no structural damage requiring surgery.
The apparatus and skill involved have not been disclosed. Competition continues through the weekend.
England's gymnastics squad at the Games is small. Losing a member mid-competition would have forced reshuffled event lineups and affected team totals.
Langton's medical clearance does not guarantee his participation in the remaining competition days. Swelling, soreness, and the psychological effect of the fall are factors his coaches and England's medical team will weigh before any decision.
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