Video Shows 'U' Gymnast Thrown As High Bar Collapses
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A terrifying moment for a member of the University of Minnesota gymnastics team was uploaded to Twitter by a fellow teammate.
Zach Liebler filmed as Jalon Stephens performed a routine on the high bars.
As Stephens revolved around the bar, one side of the apparatus was shown buckling. Stephens was thrown to the side.
Good god. #CookeHall | Jalon walked away unharmed! @GopherMGym @jalons30 pic.twitter.com/9r8QF8QHcT
— zach (@Liebler25) May 11, 2017
Stephens, an NCAA bronze medalist in high bar, tweeted "I'm OK guys" following the incident.
Olympian Simone Biles responded, "Glad you're alright, whew that's a heart attack."
Stephens replied, "It scared the mess out of me."