French Gymnast Who Snapped His Leg Is Walking ALREADY

#1 A Tough Olympian

French gymnast Samir Ait Said made international news after he was filmed completley snapping his leg during a gymnastics routine at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

#2 woops!

And if things couldn't get any worse, he was DROPPED by paramedics while being loaded into the ambulance.

#3 Well That Was Fast

By the looks of his injury, you would think he'd be unable to walk for months - but surprisingly he's back on his feet only one day after having surgery!

#4 Wishes For Him

Samir took to Facebook to thank his fans and those around the world that wished him a speedy recovery, inspiring athletes around the world.

#5 He Wrote:

"As you all know from the media I have an open tibia and fibula fracture lovely! That required an operation here. The operation went very well and I can be back on my feet quite soon, relatively. So it's gone well and I'm happy. I will be going back to the arena soon to cheer on my friends because the competition hasn't finished yet. And I can add to the support with my blue, white and red cast. Come on France! We have to be behind the boys in the general competition and in the vault. They managed to get going after my fall, which must not have been easy. They were fighters, so lads I say to you, ‘Be strong, be good, I'm with you and I send you all big hugs and believe me the Tokyo 2020 adventure is still a reality. As soon as I'm back on my feet, believe me we'll get to training and going after that Olympic gold. Thanks everyone again and quite simply I love you."

#6 We Wish He Will Bounce Back Fast

Obviously the injury was painful, and Aït Saïd has a long road of rehabilitation ahead. When people break their tibia and fibula, medications are often prescribed for short-term pain relief after surgery or an injury, and reducing pain can also speed up recovery.

#7 Gymnast Samir Ait video message from hospital bed after horror leg injury.