England's Gabriel Langton stretchered off after head-first fall from high bar

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Teenager landed head-first during high bar routine

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England’s bid for a fourth successive Commonwealth Games men’s artistic gymnastics team title was overshadowed by an injury to the teenager Gabriel Langton, who was carried from the arena on a stretcher after a heavy fall from the high bar while the competition was still ongoing.

The 19-year-old fell vertically, head and neck first on to the mat during the final rotation of the team final, bringing competition to an immediate halt as medical staff rushed to his aid. The arena fell silent while Langton received treatment, with fellow gymnasts watching on in visible concern.

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