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SUN · 2026-07-26 · 13:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0726-96102
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Langton released from hospital after concussion at Commonwealth Games

British gymnast Gabriel Langton has been released from hospital following a headfirst fall from the horizontal bar during the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 19-year-old was admitted after missing a grab and landing on his head and neck, receiving extensive treatment before being stretchered from the arena.

By Reuters and The Associated PressAl JazeeraFiled 2026-07-26 · 13:30 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Langton released from hospital after concussion at Commonwealth Games
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British gymnast Gabriel Langton has been released from hospital following a headfirst fall from the horizontal bar during the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 19-year-old was admitted after missing a grab and landing on his head and neck, receiving extensive treatment before being stretchered from the arena. Team England management confirmed his discharge on Saturday, stating he is in good spirits and grateful for the care received. Langton, who was a replacement for an injured teammate, missed the medal ceremony where England secured a silver medal behind Canada.

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Gabriel Langton was a replacement for injured six-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock.

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England won a silver medal in the men's team gymnastics final, finishing behind Canada.

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Langton is in good spirits and grateful for the care and support he received.

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Langton underwent multiple scans in hospital after landing on his head and neck during a high bar routine.

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British gymnast Gabriel Langton has been released from hospital after a fall during the men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games.

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British gymnast Gabriel Langton admitted after headfirst crash off horizontal bar.English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been released from hospital after a fall during the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games.The 19-year-old was discharged on Saturday after undergoing multiple scans in hospital, Team England management said in a statement.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Australia’s Victoria pulls out of hosting 2026 Commonwealth Gameslist 2 of 3Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing costlist 3 of 3India eyes hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games as it bids for 2036 Olympicsend of listLangton received extensive treatment before being stretchered from the arena after missing a grab during his high bar routine and landing on his head and neck.“He is in good spirits and hugely grateful for the many messages of support and the excellent care provided by the medical teams. He is looking forward to being reunited with the team to celebrate his silver medal,” the statement said.The incident cast a shadow over the remainder of the competition in Glasgow as England settled for silver behind Canada after the routines resumed. It was the first time England’s men had failed to win the team title since 2010.Langton was absent from the medal ceremony as teammates Luke Whitehouse, Alex Yolshin-Cash, Josh Nathan and Adam Tobin collected the team’s silver medals.The teenager had been drafted into the squad as a replacement for injured six-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock.
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