Photo by Silvia Vatteroni Romania's Larisa Iordache badly injured herself during warm up just moments before the qualificatio...
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Romania's Larisa Iordache badly injured herself during warm up just moments before the qualification of the World championships which is being held in Montreal.
She completely tore her Achilles tendon and was flown home the following day for immediate surgery.
It was reported that the 21 year old gymnast will go through nine months recovery which means she will return to the gym in July.
Larisa would need lots of time to condition and regain her form which would make it impossible for her to be fully ready at the time of the next year's Worlds which will be held in Doha, Qatar in November.
Considering the current level of the Romanian gymnastics, fans predict that the country's federation might push her to compete uneven bars in Doha.
Iordache was a heavy favorite to shine in Montreal. She was rooted to win the all around and balance beam gold.
The unfortunate gymnast wrote on social media following the injury that she was distraught and shocked calling it a nightmare but was grateful for the support and love she received from fans and fellow gymnasts.
Written by Gigi Farid
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