196 kilograms fall on a man

10-08-2012 18:00

A German Olympic champion tried to lift 196 kilograms in London. He had a problem and 196 kilograms fell on his neck.

He fell to the ground and 196 kilograms fell on him. He was very lucky. He could walk after the accident. The doctors took him to hospital for an examination.

The winner was from Iran. He lifted 208 and 247 kilograms. It is together 455 kilograms.

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Interesting words: champion (the best man or woman in a sport), accident (bad moment), examination (moment when doctors look at you), lift (take up).

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