News Opinion: After gruesome injury in Rio, French gymnast Samir Ait Said shows the power of the Olympics July 24, 2021July 24, 2021Nancy Armour, USA TODAYComments Off on Opinion: After gruesome injury in Rio, French gymnast Samir Ait Said shows the power of the Olympics French gymnast Samir Ait Said, who broke his leg at Rio Games, will compete for medal in still rings. His story shows why Olympics remain so powerful.