Auburn gymnast expected to make full recovery after traumatic injury in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE - An Auburn University gymnast is expected to make a full recovery after a traumatic landing during Friday's NCAA Regional Semifinal in Baton Rouge.
News outlets report Samantha Cerio was attempting to make a blind landing on a tumbling pass when she landed badly. The Times-Picayune reports Cerio dislocated both her knees and broke both legs.
"Sam’s surgery lasted two and a half hours and was an extreme success," Auburn Gym Coach Jeff Graba said in a tweet Tuesday. "We know the road for full healing is going to be a long and difficult one, but we are confident that she'll be able to make a complete recovery."
“Sam’s surgery lasted two and a half hours and was an extreme success.
— Coach Jeff Graba (@CoachJeffGraba) April 9, 2019
We know the road for full healing is going to be a long and difficult one, but we are confident that she’ll be able to make a complete recovery.”
LSU President F. King Alexander visited Cerio in the hospital after the accident.
I had the opportunity to visit @AuburnGym’s @sam_cerio this weekend. What a wonderful, inspiring young lady. I have no doubt she will overcome this injury and go on to do amazing things. pic.twitter.com/K3l79QYNDZ
— F. King Alexander (@lsuprez) April 8, 2019Trending News
Over the weekend, Cerio announced on social media that Friday was her last night as a gymnast.