Man bursts blood vessels during record-breaking deadlift
Strongman competition almost ended in tragedy after man almost dies during a record-breaking deadlift.
The Strongman competition in Britain nearly ended on a sour note when Europe’s Strongest Man almost died on stage. The 28-year-old was the first ever to successfully deadlift 500kg, but he passed out after his victorious achievement.
It was later confirmed that Eddie Hall had blood vessels exploding in his head as he attempted the deadlift, resulting in a nose bleed.
It was later confirmed that Eddie Hall had blood vessels exploding in his head as he attempted the deadlift, resulting in a nose bleed.
Interviewed by Yorkshire Evening Post after the win he said: "That nearly killed me. The pressure on my body was surreal. I passed out after. I had nose bleeds. It’s not healthy doing something like that.
But I’ve done it. I’m sure it will be in the history books for a very long time.
I don’t want to do it again but if it comes to the point where somebody breaks it, hell…I may just do.
It’s that great feeling, like the first man on the moon, the first
man to run a mile in under four minutes. And now I’m the first to
deadlift half a ton. It’s history and I’m very proud to be a part of it."