England gymnast Gabriel Langton suffers sickening injury after high bar fall as Commonwealth Games event suspended

GYMNAST Gabriel Langton suffered a horrible injury that brought the Commonwealth Games event to a halt. Langton, who replaced the decorated Max Whitlock at the games, fell from the bars with his head facing directly to the ground. Gabriel Langton in action earlier in the day Credit: PA During TNT’s coverage, the competition was understandably delayed That bar is about 8.5 feet high and there are serious fears he has suffered a neck injury. It appeared as though the youngster landed directly on the top of his head in stomach turning scenes. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Medical professionals immediately rushed to his aid and put him in a stable position. The event was delayed while he recieved treatment and Langton was placed onto a stretcher. Worry spread fast as Langto failed to move initially, but there are reports from those inside the arena that he was seen moving his legs before he was stretchered off. The commentator then said: “Gabriel Langton has been removed from the FOP under assistance of medical staff.” The audience applauded as he left. Athletes were given the chance to warmup again because of the long delay as the action resumed. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Langton was a star on the junior circuit with numerous titles Credit: Getty Langon’s team-mate Luke Whitehouse had to follow the drama and he put together a commendable set, considering the circumstances, Unfortauntely, he sat his dismount. But no one could blame him or the England team if their thoughts were elsewhere. Social media has been flooded with concern for Langton as we await the full extend of his injuries. One user wrote: “It was a terrible fall. Praying Gabriel Langton is okay. Thoughts are with him & the rest of the England team & family x.” Another posted: “Really hope Gabriel Langton is okay after his terrible fall from the high bar. I used to coach gymnastics and you never want to see any of your gymnasts get hurt. Praying he’s okay..” A third commented: “Thoughts with gymnast Gabriel Langton, just had a horrific fall off the high bars in the Commonwealth Games, one of the worst I’ve seen in sport, hope he hasn’t suffered any permanent damage.” Another post read: “One of the most horrific falls in sport I’ve ever seen watching commonwealth games with Gabriel Langton head first vertically into the mat after missing the bar, thoughts with everyone connected and to the gymnast.” Comment now