Fabian Hambuechen tears Achilles, out six months

Fabian HAMBUECHEN of Germany tore his left Achilles tendon Saturday in a training accident. The 2010 Worlds high bar bronze medalist will undergo surgery on Monday, Januar 17.

<< Fabian Hambuechen tore his left Achilles tendon Saturday, January 15 in a training accident after a drop to a somersault backward on floor. 
To the German press the 23 years old Olympic bronze medallist (Beijing 2008) said: "I've  just perceived, it was a torn ligament ... but crying is not the way to help in my situation ... my long-term objective are the Olympic Games 2012!".
At the 2010 Worlds in Rotterdam Hambuechen helped Germany for the team bronze at four of sic apparatus. 
Now the 23-year-old is expected to be out for six months.