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The Guardian12h ago

England gymnast Gabriel Langton suffers nasty fall in Commonwealth Games final

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England’s bid for a fourth successive Commonwealth Games men’s artistic gymnastics team title ended with silver after a dramatic final overshadowed by an injury to the teenager Gabriel Langton, who was taken from the arena on a stretcher after a heavy fall from the high bar. The 19-year-old fell head and neck first on to the mat during the final rotation of the team final, bringing competition to a halt as medical staff rushed to his aid. The arena fell silent while Langton received treatment, with fellow gymnasts watching on in visible concern. After initially lying motionless, Langton responded to medical staff, moving his legs and later his hands. A…

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