The athlete was hospitalized at the European Championship held by the World Raw Powerlifting Federation in Moscow, Russia.
Russian European champion Alexander Sedikh broke his knees when lifting 400 kg, unable to withstand the pressure, Qadin.Net reports quoting oxu.az.
The athlete was immediately taken to hospital. According to the injured, he must stay in bed for two months.
Last year, 20-year-old Yaroslav Radoshkevich suffered an injury that ended his career while lifting 250 kg at the Eurasian Championships in Russia.