paralyzed gymnast Kathryn Mahoney

Very touching.

We all wish you the very best, Kathryn.

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Her injury mechanism was very similar to Sang Lan.

Multiple forward somersault skills (e.g. Toe Front dismount, Double Fronts, etc.) are the most dangerous in terms of catastrophic injury.

Kathryn had done this vault successfully for many years. It only takes one mistake …