Janos Baranyai

Janos Baranyai is a Hungarian weightlifter who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. On August 13, 2008, Baranyai tried to lift 148kg (325.6 lbs) in his third attempt during the weightlifting competition when his elbow became dislocated and popped fully out of its socket.¹

Fast Facts

1. Injury occurred on August 12, 2008, during the 77-kilogram division competition
2. Lifted 140kg (308 lbs) and 145kg (319 lbs) before getting injured during his third lift of 148kg (325.6 lbs)¹
3. Type of injury suffered could mean a recovery time of several months¹
4. Born: June 24, 1984
5. Represented Hungary
6. Height: 5' 8"²
7. Weight: 172 lbs.²

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