Gymnast BREAKS both legs in horror fall FREE now and never miss the top F1 stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow and never miss the top F1 stories again When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Samantha Cerio was competing for Auburn University in the regional finals of the 2019 Gymnastics Championships in America when she attempted a handspring double front in her floor routine. Cerio sprinted into the approach and looked in good shape to land the complicated manoeuvre. But, as the shocking footage shows, her legs collapsed on impact and she is left writing on the floor in pain. The crowd can be heard gasping as a doctor rushes to her side, where they find the stricken gymnast having dislocated both knees and broken both of her legs. A commentator on the action is heard on TV saying: “I think she may be hurt.” They then add: “It looked like that ankle came down very awkwardly and she is obviously in some pain.” The camera then cut away from the action. Doctors rushed to Cerio’s aid and she was stretchered out of the arena with air costs on both of her legs. The crowd stood to applaud as she was taken from the floor. The injury is so severe that Cerio has decided to quit gymnastics for good. The university gymnast dislocated both knees and broke both of her legs in the gruesome landing Cerio was confident as she began her first floor routine of the round, but ended up in agony It's taught me hard work, humility, integrity, and dedication, just to name a few Gymnast Samantha Cerio “After 18 years I am hanging up my grips and leaving the chalk behind,” Cerio posted on Instagram after the shocking fall, which was caught on camera. “I couldn't be prouder of the person that gymnastics has made me to become. “It's taught me hard work, humility, integrity, and dedication, just to name a few. “It's given me challenges and road blocks that I would have never imagined that has tested who I am as a person. The university gymnast proceeded with purpose, unaware of what was about to take place The crowd were sent into shock by the incident, but stayed to show Cerio support “It may not have ended the way I had planned, but nothing ever goes as planned.” Auburn coach Jeff Graba revealed that he had never seen an injury as severe as Cerio’s, and praised the athlete for her bravery. He said: “It was pretty tough to watch. “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.” Cerio sent out a positive message to supporters on Instagram after her horrifying injuries<doc-sep>A gymnast had to be carted out on a stretcher from a US college competition after breaking both her legs in a shocking accident. A senior gymnast from Auburn University had to be carted out on a stretcher from an NCAA gymnastics regional event after a serious leg injury during her floor routine. Samantha Cerio was making her first pass at the Baton Rouge Regional, attempting a handspring double front with a blind landing when she made the hard landing and fell to the mat. Article continues after advertisement Warning: Footage is graphic! “It was pretty tough to watch,” Auburn coach Jeff Graba said after the meet, according to Nola.com. “She’s a trouper. The last thing she said was, ‘Go help the girls.’ The girls rallied around her. They’re doing this for her right now.” Cerio was reportedly screaming in agony on the floor and clutching both her legs before she was tended to by medical staff and athletic trainers. Auburn officials have not given a specific update on Cerio’s injuries, but Nola.com reported Cerio dislocated both of her knees and broke both of her legs.<doc-sep>View this post on Instagram Friday night was my final night as a gymnast. After 18 years I am hanging up my grips and leaving the chalk behind. I couldn’t be prouder of the person that gymnastics has made me to become. It’s taught me hard work, humility, integrity, and dedication, just to name a few. It’s given me challenges and road blocks that I would have never imagined that has tested who I am as a person. It may not have ended the way I had planned, but nothing ever goes as planned. Thank you Auburn family for giving me a home and a chance to continue doing the sport that will always be my first love. I am honored to have had the privilege to represent the navy and orange AU for the past 4 years with my team by my side. Thank you for letting me share my passion with you. Thank you for letting me be a part of something bigger than myself. War Eagle Always 💙🧡<doc-sep>
A gymnast had to be carted out on a stretcher from a US college competition after breaking both her legs in a shocking accident. A senior gymnast from Auburn University had to be carted out on a stretcher from an NCAA gymnastics regional event after a serious leg injury during her floor routine. Samantha Cerio was making her first pass at the Baton Rouge Regional, attempting a handspring double front with a blind landing when she made the hard landing and fell to the mat. “It was pretty tough to watch,” Auburn coach Jeff Graba said after the meet, according to Nola.com. “She’s a trouper. The last thing she said was, ‘Go help the girls.’ The girls rallied around her. They’re doing this for her right now.” Cerio was reportedly screaming in agony on the floor and clutching both her legs before she was tended to by medical staff and athletic trainers. Auburn officials have not given a specific update on Cerio’s injuries, but Nola.com reported Cerio dislocated both of her knees and broke both of her legs. Warning: Footage is graphic! Samantha Cerio prepares to start her routine. The shocking accident was caught on camera. The gymnast writhes in pain. Paramedics placed air casts around both her legs and carried the 5-foot senior from Huntersville, N.C., out on a stretcher amid a standing ovation from fans, The Advocate reported. Cerio, who focuses on the floor and the bars, was recently named an SEC co-scholar athlete of the year, according to the Auburn Tigers website. The team rallied around Cerio’s injury, with the hashtag “#StickItForSam” before the final on Saturday night. Graba told the Advocate she was the “heart and soul” of the team. “We wanted more than anything to do this for her,” he said. Even with rallying around their injured teammate, the gymnastics team ended up coming up short during the regional finals on Saturday, finishing fourth, according to the Auburn Tigers website. “I think we were out of gas,” Auburn head coach Jeff Graba said after the final. “Emotionally spent. But I thought the girls fought hard. They did a great job.” This article originally appeared on the New York Post