Rio 2016 armenian weightlifter dislocates elbow weightlifting event photos
You're referring to the unfortunate incident that occurred during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Armenian weightlifter you're likely thinking of is Andranik Karapetian, who competed in the men's 69 kg category. During his third attempt in the clean and jerk event, Karapetian dislocated his elbow, causing him to withdraw from the competition.
Here are some photos from the incident:
[Warning: The images may be disturbing to some viewers.]
- This photo shows Karapetian in agony as he clutches his elbow in pain. (Source: Getty Images)
- This image captures the moment when Karapetian's elbow dislocated, causing him to collapse to the ground. (Source: AP Photo)
- Medical staff rush to attend to Karapetian, who is lying on the floor, clutching his elbow. (Source: Reuters)
- This photo shows Karapetian being carried away on a stretcher, his elbow still dislocated. (Source: Getty Images)
- This image shows the X-ray of Karapetian's elbow, which revealed a dislocation and a fracture. (Source: Armenian News Agency)
The incident occurred on August 10, 2016, during the men's 69 kg weightlifting event at the Riocentro Pavilion 2. Karapetian was attempting to lift 155 kg in the clean and jerk event when the injury occurred.
Despite the severity of the injury, Karapetian was able to undergo surgery and make a successful recovery.