‘Some Comforting News’: Gymnastics World Breathes Sigh of Relief as International Star Shows Signs of Recovery in Coma

‘Some Comforting News’: Gymnastics World Breathes Sigh of Relief as International Star Shows Signs of Recovery in Coma

Silence fell over the Messe Essen arena, hosting the World University Games, on July 23. The gymnastics community watched in horror as Lorenzo Bonicelli soared through the air in his rings routine. In a heartbeat, his triple‑back dismount unraveled: his neck struck the mat heavily, and he lay motionless. First responders from the event and FISU rushed to his side, stabilizing him on the spot. A stretcher carried him swiftly to Essen University H…

Italian gymnast Bonicelli in coma after fall at Uni Games

Italian gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli was in an induced coma on Friday after he suffered a nasty fall from the rings while competing at the Summer World University Games in Essen, Germany. (ANSA)