RIO DE JANEIRO — Samir Ait Said has taken the first steps toward his comeback.
The French gymnast who shattered his left leg during qualifying Saturday needed only crutches when he visited France House earlier this week. The French Olympic team posted a video of Ait Said moving with ease on crutches, smiling as he chatted with other French athletes and media members.
Ait Said also posted a video on his Facebook page of him when he was still in the hospital, taking his first steps with a walker.
Ait Said’s horrific injury drew worldwide attention and sympathy.