ENGLAND’s Strongest Man has been rushed to hospital after suffering a horrific injury while lifting 172kg.
Kane Francis, the reigning England’s Strongest Man, suffered the devastating tendon injury whilst training for a log press event.
Kane Francis, 32, has suffered a horrific injury[/caption]
Kane is the reigning England’s Strongest Man[/caption]
He has also competed in World’s Strongest Man and hopes to win the competition one day[/caption]
The 32-year-old, known to fans as “The Hurricane”, described hearing a “pop” whilst pressing a 172kg weight – and immediately rushed to hospital.
Kane was told that his adductor tendon in his leg had severed, and he would need surgery within three weeks to have any chance at a full recovery.
“I went to the gym on 30 December – there weren’t any warning signs, or any telltale signs that something was wrong,” said Kane.
“I was training the log press, and I lifted 172kg – and as I pressed it over my head, I extended my leg and hips forward and felt this huge pop in my leg.
“I instantly knew that something bad had happened, because there was no pain. That made me instantly think it was a tendon, so I went to the hospital.”
The professional athlete was taken to hospital with his career in the balance.
Kane was told it would be several weeks before he would be able to receive an MRI to begin the treatment plan on the NHS, and felt that his only option was to seek private treatment as soon as possible.
