A Miraculous Escape
Stress and exhaustion often accompany athletes on their most significant days. Genesis Rodriguez, just 20 years old at the time, had earned her spot in the Pan Am Games in Ontario through hard work and dedication.
She managed to lift nearly 234 pounds before the barbell slipped from her grasp, causing her to lose consciousness and collapse on the floor. Fortunately, the weight was dropped before she passed out, preventing a potentially tragic outcome.
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