Jaw-Dropping Olympian Pics That Redefine the Human Body
No Pain No Gain
Weightlifting is not for the faint-hearted, and Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai’s gruesome injury during the 2008 Beijing Olympics serves as a vivid reminder. When attempting to lift 326 pounds, the weightlifter’s right arm gave out, tearing apart ligaments and muscle in the process.
Interestingly, weightlifting has been an Olympic sport best known for being one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. However, injuries like Janos’ are rare but not unheard of, and athletes need to ensure they are using the correct technique to prevent such mishaps.
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