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A weightlifter was injured when he lifted a heavy barbell above his head before collapsing to the floor and dropping it on the back of his neck.<\/p>\n
The young man was injured while training at a gym in Fortaleza, Brazil on June 24, and reports suggested he now requires surgery.<\/p>\n
Footage of the accident shows the victim, who did not want to be named, lifting a barbell off the floor, successfully bringing it to his chest, but encountering trouble when he tries to raise it above his head.<\/p>\n
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He gets it up but the weight overwhelms him and he drops the barbell.<\/p>\n
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The heavy weight lands on the back of his neck with a sickening bounce.<\/p>\n
The footage finishes with the gym user lying flat on the floor screaming in agony and appearing to shake violently. <\/p>\n
A spokesperson for Box Colosso, the gym where he trained, told local media he is due to undergo surgery.<\/p>\n
The gym also sent their well wishes to the gym user and his family saying: \u201cThe Box Colosso family, in solidarity with the MCSX student, through this note, wishes strength.<\/p>\n
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"And asks all crossfit students, alumni, and fans to pray for the health of our athlete, who unfortunately suffered an accident.<\/p>\n
"The Colosso family is continuing to support him and do everything possible to help him. We also pray for his recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crossfit is a high-intensity sport that incorporates gymnastics, aerobic exercise and Olympic weightlifting.<\/p>\n
The young man is still recovering in a hospital in Fortaleza according to reports in Brazil.<\/p>\n
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Writing on Instagram, a Box Colosso admin wrote that the athlete's recovery is "a miracle".<\/p>\n
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