Watch the Gruesome Moment This Weightlifter’s Elbow Gives Way

A weightlifter suffered a shocking injury after trying to lift two and a half times his body weight at the Rio Games

Andranik Karapetyan, of Armenia, yells in pain after injuring his left arm during the men’s 77kg weightlifting competition. (Photo: AP)

An Armenian weightlifter suffered a shocking injury after trying to lift two and a half times his body weight at the Rio Games, with his left elbow giving way and bending backwards in an attempt to clear 195 kg in the clean and jerk.

Andranik Karapetyan, competing in the men’s 77 kg class on Wednesday night, was in with a strong medal chance as he bent over the bar in a second attempt at the weight.

He hoisted the bar to his chest but his elbow collapsed in the final thrust above his head, leaving him screaming in pain and clutching his arm. He was immediately escorted off the stage.

(Photo: Reuters)

(Photo: Reuters)

(With inputs from Reuters)