{"id":118252,"date":"2023-09-06T06:59:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T06:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=118252"},"modified":"2023-09-06T06:59:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T06:59:54","slug":"weightlifter-drops-barbell-on-neck-trying-daring-lift-then-violently-shakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/world-news\/weightlifter-drops-barbell-on-neck-trying-daring-lift-then-violently-shakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Weightlifter drops barbell on neck trying daring lift – then ‘violently shakes’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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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