Overview

• On July 23, Bonicelli underrotated a triple back dismount on the still rings during the qualification round in Essen, landing directly on his neck
• Medical teams performed near-immediate surgery Wednesday night and placed him in a medically induced coma to stabilize his condition
• FIG Apparatus Supervisor Steve Butcher said physicians will need ten or more days before they can determine his prognosis
• The Italian men’s gymnastics team withdrew after the third rotation, citing emotional distress over their teammate’s critical injury
• Fellow athletes and fans around the world have sent messages of support as the gymnastics community awaits further updates