castlovercoA young gymnast has ended her college career in agony after dislocating both legs during a floor routine for Auburn University.
Samantha Cerio was competing for Auburn when the horror injury occurred during an NCAA regional event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Attempting a handspring double front flip with a blind landing, Cerio landed at an awkward angle and her legs buckled backwards.
She collapsed to the floor and the crowd was stunned into silence as the visibly distraught gymnast grabbed her knees in agony.
KEY POINTS:
- Samantha Cerio suffered a suspected leg break and knee dislocation in both her legs
- The college gymnast, who graduates in May, immediately announced her retirement in an Instagram post
- The Auburn team rallied around their stricken teammate after the injury
