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I haven’t watched any of the Olympics but after seeing the above clip I may start. First a little info on what you are about to see (or just saw you click-happy bastard).
August 13, 2008 – Hungarian strongman Janos Baranyai’s first Olympics ended in agony when he dislocated his right elbow in the ugliest moment yet of the Olympic weightlifting competition. Baranyai was trying to lift 326.3 pounds (148 kg) in his third attempt in the men’s 77-kilogram division, when his elbow popped out of socket. No longer able to support the weight of the barbell, his right forearm bent backward. The 24-year-old Hungarian fell to the floor in shock, shaking and crying out in pain. Hungary’s coaching staff and competition officials rushed to Baranyai’s aid as he lay trembling on the floor, his arm limp and twisted out of position.
After you grimace and look away a couple of times do me a favor. In the last replay they show (the one from behind) I want you to notice two things. The first one is the small dust cloud that comes off of his elbow, which shows just how much force was involved. And second notice the crowd, or should I say lack of crowd. Where the hell is everyone?!
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