French Gymnast Samir Said’s Gruesome Leg Injury Will Give You Nightmares

Spare a thought for Samir Ait Said.

The French gymnast suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in Olympic history Saturday on the first day of gymnastics competition in Rio. Said was trying to land from an attempted vault when he snapped his left leg.

See Said’s injury below. Warning, the video is extremely graphic.

This man didn't even scream or cry??? Praying for a quick recovery!! ??? #RioOlympics2016 https://t.co/7CyTrzN65D

— Mad-Dog (@MadelineJones11) August 6, 2016

Those in attendance at the Rio Olympic Arena confirm the injury was as bad as it looked.

Oh, no! A loud snap just echoed through the arena when Samir Ait Said of France landed his vault. He hurt his left leg. Left on a stretcher

— Juliet Macur (@JulietMacur) August 6, 2016

Medical staff rushed to Said’s side and stretchered him off the floor.

Here’s wishing Said a speedy recovery and a place in the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Stay strong @samiraitsaid1. We have you in our thoughts and wish you a speedy recovery. Lots of love from the Rio 2016 team ❤

— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 6, 2016

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