Eddie 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; Dailymail reported.

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