What Happened To Sang Lan, The Gymnast Who Broke Her Neck In 1998 Vaulting?
Chinese gymnast Sang Lan was only 17 when she broke her neck in 1998 in a vaulting exercise, leaving her paralyzed. And that was only the beginning.
Read MoreChinese gymnast Sang Lan was only 17 when she broke her neck in 1998 in a vaulting exercise, leaving her paralyzed. And that was only the beginning.
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