Gymnast Langton cleared of serious injury after fallImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Langton contested the floor, rings and parallel bars before falling on the horizontal bar in the final rotationByMatthew HenryBBC Sport Journalist in GlasgowPublished46 minutes agoEnglish 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 mentioned 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 mentioned.
“He is looking forward to being reunited with the team to celebrate his silver medal.”
