Watch video of Brit strongman Eric Hall become first to deadlift half a TON

July 11, 2016

Eric Hall, from Stoke-on-Trent, deadlifted 500kg at the Leeds Arena
But following the lift, he sank to his knees as worried family watched
Strongman has recovered, and set sights on World’s Strongest Man

John Hutchinson for MailOnline

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03:37 EST, 11 July 2016

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03:42 EST, 11 July 2016

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Eric Hall became the first person in the world to ever deadlift 500kg – but then passed out when blood vessels in his head burst.

The strongman from Stoke-on-Trent, nicknamed ‘The Beast’, achieved the incredible feat at the Leeds Arena at the weekend – but admitted it nearly killed him.

Hall had lifted 465kg, which was matched by two other competitors, prompting him to literally raise the bar again.

Eric Hall was aiming to beat his own world record deadlift of 465kg at the Leeds Arena at the weekend

Taking several deep breaths before taking on the challenge, the metal bar begins to bend as the weight is lifted

And as the crow whoop with delight, the 28 year old from Stoke-on-Trent successfully lifts 500kg

In front of a raucous crowd, Hall was videoed taking deep breaths in the lead up to the monumental challenge.

But he wastes no time, and soon has the crowd on their feet whooping with delight as he sets the world record by lifting over half a metric ton.

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Worryingly he then sank to his knees after the lift, and members of competition staff and his team rushed to his aid.

But as he puts the weight back down, Hall sinks to his knees, as competition staff race to his aid

Hall was pictured slumped over the weights as people rushed to check on his health

Hall burst blood vessels in his head following the success, and suffered nosebleeds, but was thankfully soon back on his feet.

Speaking to the Yorkshire Post, the 28-year-old said: ‘That nearly killed me.The pressure on my body was surreal. I passed out after. I had nose bleeds. It’s not healthy doing something like that.

‘But I’ve done it. I’m sure it will be in the history books for a very long time.

‘It’s that great feeling, Like the first man on the moon, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. And now I’m the first to deadlift half a ton. It’s history and I’m very proud to be a part of it.’

Hall, who is married to Alexandra and has two children, Layla, eight, and Maximum, four, has now set his sights on the World’s Strongest Man competition.