US gymnast Samantha Cerio, who broke both legs during a regional gymnastics contest, has called on her followers to stop sharing the video of her gruesome injury, as it makes her go through intolerable pain again. The 22-year-old shared emotional messages on Instagram, emphasizing that numerous images and videos of her catastrophic landing make her feel like she is “getting injured over and over again.” READ MORE: US gymnast breaks both legs in career-ending accident (GRAPHIC VIDEO) “Those of you posting and tagging me in the video of my injury, I am asking you to please stop,” Cerio wrote. “Going through the pain and seeing my knees bent unnaturally in real life was horrible enough, but continue to see it from videos/pictures because some people feel entitled to repost it is not ok. I have family, friends, and teammates who do not need to see me getting injured over and over again. My pain is not your entertainment,” the gymnast added. Cerio was doing her floor routine at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Baton Rouge Regional event (Louisiana) last week, when she awkward landed on the first tumbling pass, leading to a career-ending injury with both of her legs being broken. READ MORE: US gymnast undergoes surgery on broken legs after horrific injury On Monday, the gymnast underwent a surgery and voiced hopes to fully recover before her wedding in June when she will marry her fiance Trey Wood.<doc-sep>A college gymnast who injured both her legs during a competition has asked people to stop circulating the video of the routine. Samantha Cerio, a senior at Auburn University, addressed the viral video on Twitter, where she lashed out at those who have continued to upload it and tag her. “Those of you posting and tagging me in the video of my injury, I am asking you to please stop,” she wrote. “Going through the pain and seeing my knees bent unnaturally in real life was horrible enough, but to continue to see it from videos/pictures because some people feel entitled to repost is not okay. “I have family, friends, and teammates who do not need to see me getting injured over and over again. My pain is not your entertainment.” 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet Show all 11 1 /11 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet The 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet Who is the highest-paid sportsperson on the planet? Let's take a look Getty Images 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet 10. 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Giancarlo Stanton In 2014, Giancarlo Stanton signed a contract extension with the Marlins for 13 years and $325 million. Getty Images 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet 4. Bryce Harper Bryce Harper has signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. AP 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet 3. Canelo Alvarez In 2018, Canelo Alvarez signed an 11-fight, $365 million contract with DAZN. AP 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet 2. Mike Trout Mike Trout penned a 12-year, $430m deal with the Los Angeles Angels in March 2019 AP 10 biggest sports contracts on the planet 1. Patrick Mahomes Patrick Mahomes signed a record-breaking 10-year, $450m contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. Getty Images Cerio dislocated both of her knees and tore multiple ligaments in her legs Friday while doing a floor routine at an NCAA regional semifinal competition in Louisiana. After landing at an awkward angle, the gymnast was carried off the floor in a stretcher. Following her injury, Cerio underwent a two-and-a-half hour surgery Monday, according to her coach Jeff Graba, who called the procedure an “extreme success”. She is currently recovering in the hospital. Cerio announced on Instagram she is retiring from gymnastics after 18 years. ✕ Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events “It may not have ended the way I had planned, but nothing ever goes as planned,” she wrote.<doc-sep>A gymnast who broke both her legs during a competition has urged people to stop sharing footage of her ordeal, insisting her pain was not to be used as a source of entertainment. Samantha Cerio suffered a series of horrific injuries last week, when she landed at an awkward angle on the mat and fell to the ground during the NCAA Regional Semifinal competition in Louisiana. The incident was caught on camera and immediately went viral on Twitter, where users were obviously not put off by the graphic footage. Cerio, however, has lashed out at people sharing the video of her injury. "I am asking you to please stop," the Auburn University senior posted on her Twitter account earlier this week. "Going through the pain and seeing my knees bent unnaturally in real life was horrible enough, but to continue to see it from videos/pictures because some people feel entitled to repost it is not okay." She said sharing footage of the incident was also an unnecessary trauma for her family and friends. "I have family, friends, and teammates who do not need to see me getting injured over and over again," Cerio said on Twitter. "My pain is not your entertainment." Cerio was trying to execute a handspring double front but the awkward landing resulted in her dislocating both knees and tearing multiple ligaments. Just days after her horrific injury, she decided to leave the sport, communicating her decision via a post on Instagram. "After 18 years I am hanging up my grips and leaving the chalk behind," she wrote. "I couldn't be prouder of the person that gymnastics has made me to become." On Monday night, Cerio received a get-well-soon message from one of Auburn's most famous alumni. Speaking on CBS after the NCAA Tournament final, Charles Barkley wished the gymnast a speedy recovery. "There's a young lady at Auburn University, who broke her leg in a gymnastic contest the other day," Barkley said during the postgame of Virginia vs Texas Tech. "I want to give her my love and say, 'War Eagle.' I saw your devastating leg injury. You graduate from Auburn. We love you. We're proud of you. War Eagle." Cerio underwent a two-and-a-half hour surgery earlier this week and doctors are confident she will make a full recovery. The Auburn senior is due to get married in two months and her coach, Jeff Graba, told NBC's Today that he was confident she would be walking down the aisle. "She's a trouper. She's one of the strongest people I've ever met. I knew that beforehand and she's just confirmed it. She'll get through this."<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 who suffered gruesome injuries during a competition is asking people to stop circulating video of the incident. "My pain is not your entertainment," Auburn senior Samantha Cerio wrote on Twitter on Wednesday evening. Cerio dislocated both of her knees and ruptured multiple ligaments in her legs during a floor routine at an NCAA regional semifinal meet with LSU on Friday. She had surgery to repair the injuries on Monday, and Tigers coach Jeff Graba called the procedure "an extreme success." While Cerio, an aerospace engineering major, is now trying to focus on the rehabilitation process, she has had to deal with a bombardment of videos of her injuries on social media. She said the constant circulation of the clip is affecting her and those close to her. "Those of you posting and tagging me in the video of my injury, I am asking you to please stop," Cerio wrote on Twitter. "Going through the pain and seeing my knees bent unnaturally in real life was horrible enough, but to continue to see it from videos/pictures because some people feel entitled to repost it is not okay. I have family, friends and teammates who do not need to see me getting injured over and over again." SPORTS, DELIVERED: Getlatest news right in your inbox! Cerio announced on Instagram that she is retiring from competitive gymnastics, while Graba told NBC News that her next big goal is to walk down the aisle at her wedding in June. "She wants to walk down the aisle and get married," Graba told the outlet, "and we're hoping she can do that." Contact Tom Schad at tschad@usatoday.com or on Twitter @Tom_Schad.