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VIDEO: This is what it looks when you faint trying to lift 106KG

Published 15:18 15 Jul 2015 BST

Kevin McGillicuddy
VIDEO: This is what it looks when you faint trying to lift 106KG

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 Before you ask she's fine.

The only thing that is hurt after this calamitous fainting episode in the middle of a weightlifting competition is her pride and her ego. Although it could have been much worse after this incident at the Pan-Am Games in Toronto at the weekend. Venezuelan weightlifter Genesis Rodriguez Gomez was all set to give it her all in the 106kg in the clean-and-jerk when as she raised the weight above her head she passed out and slammed them  to the ground. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNdn1SoQzow The 20-year-old later returned for another attempt, and even boosted the weight to 109kg in her third try. Incredibly she managed it and claimed the silver medal. H/T  Eurosport

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