Commonwealth Games 2025: Gymnast Gabriel Langton cleared of serious injury after horror fall
English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been cleared of serious injury following a dangerous fall during the Commonwealth Games. He is expected to be discharged from the hospital shortly and will rejoin his team to celebrate their silver medal win.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the inherent physical risks in elite gymnastics and the importance of medical protocols during international sporting events.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Langton contested the floor, rings and parallel bars before falling on the horizontal bar in the final rotation
English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been cleared of serious injury after a sickening fall at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.
Langton fell head first from three metres to the floor after missing his catch on the horizontal metal bar during the opening day of competition and was taken to hospital.
Team England said Langton underwent "multiple scans" on Saturday with "very positive results".
The 19-year-old, who has not qualified for any remaining events at the Games, will be discharged from hospital on Saturday evening.
"He is in good spirits and hugely grateful for the many messages of support and the excellent care provided by the medical teams," a statement said.
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