Horrific Olympic Weightlifting Injury Video

by Mike Halford  |  August 14th, 2008

Don't bother watching if you're squeamish.

That video is of Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai popping out his elbow during the men's 77kg competition. the 24-year-old Baranyai had finished eighth in April's European Championships and is considered one of the bright young prospects in the sport. But on his second attempt to lift 145kg, his arm snapped violently and Baranyai crumbled to the ground, screaming in pain.

He was automatically sent to the China-Japan Friendship Hospital where he underwent immediate repair.

 
 
 

 

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  1. Posted By Evaristo Avella
    August 18th, 2008 at 8:28 am

    This is a horrible injury. When I saw it live on TV, I did not realize how bad it was. Very Sad. Hoping that this athlete recovers. I wish all athletes the best. They give there all in the field, and we often only remember those who won.