Rio Olympics: Horrifying moment French Gymnast Broke His Leg
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France's Samir Ait Said is carried away on a stretcher after he injured himself while performing on the vault during the artistic gymnastics men's qualification at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Samir Ait Said, 26, a French gymnast will be going home early from the Rio Olympics after suffering a horrifying leg break during his event.
The gymnast landed awkwardly after jumping and from the looks of it snapped his leg. He was in horrible pain as he lay there gasping for breath.
The Olympics officially opened up today with a flashy opening ceremony to welcome all the athletes and guests.
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France’s Samir Ait Said holds his leg after injuring it while performing on the vault during the artistic gymnastics men’s qualification at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
2016 Rio Olympics – Artistic Gymnastics – Preliminary – Men’s Qualification – Subdivisions – Rio Olympic Arena – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 06/08/2016. Samir Ait Said (FRA) of France breaks his leg during competition on the vault. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
France’s Samir Ait Said is carried away on a stretcher after he injured himself while performing on the vault during the artistic gymnastics men’s qualification at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
