Gymnast Sacramone has torn Achilles' (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Leading American gymnast Alicia Sacramone has a torn Achilles' tendon and will require surgery that could jeopardize her preparations for next year's Olympic Games. Sacramone expects to have surgery Monday and her recovery time won't be known until doctors see exactly where the tear is. She suffered the injury Thursday while doing a tumbling pass in training at the World Championships...

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