Rio Olympics 2016: Gymnast Samir Ait Said suffers horrific leg break during vault

By Megan Levy
Updated August 7 2016 - 2:00pm, first published 9:00am
Samir Ait Said of France raises his arm as he is stretchered off after breaking his leg. Photo: Scott Halleran
Samir Ait Said of France raises his arm as he is stretchered off after breaking his leg. Photo: Scott Halleran

WARNING: This article contains graphic images.

A French gymnast has suffered what must surely rank among the most horrific injuries of the Olympics, breaking his leg while attempting to land a vault on the first day of competition.

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