WRESTLING, weightlifting and strongman legend Ken Patera has damaged his neck after falling on the health club.
Patera, 83, broke his C1 vertebra – the neck bone instantly beneath the again of the cranium – in a devastating accident.
The previous WWF star was working his approach again to full well being after recovering from main again surgical procedure two and a half years in the past.
Properly-wishes have been pouring in for Patera since information of his crushing setback circulated on-line.
One fan wrote: “Ken has overcome unbelievable challenges all through his life. We’re hoping that very same energy carries him by this one.”
One other added: “I want Ken Patera each success and a full and quick restoration.”
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A 3rd mentioned: “Prayers up for Ken. I’ll be praying for him.”
And a fourth responded: “One of many biggest strongmen ever.”
Patera’s lengthy and storied profession began in shot putt, the place he completed sixth in 1968 US Olympic trials.
He then transitioned to weightlifting, the place he gained 4 straight American titles, earned a silver in 1971 World Weightlifting Championships, a gold on the 1971 Pan American Video games after which competed on the 1972 Olympics for Group USA.
He was the primary American to scrub and jerk over 500lbs and stays the one American to scrub and press 500lbs.
In 1977, Patera took half within the first-ever World’s Strongest Man competitors, ending third.
And he turned a distinguished villain in skilled wrestling within the Seventies and Nineteen Eighties, with many followers calling for him to be inducted into the WWE Corridor of Fame.
He held the Intercontinental belt and was twice voted the PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the 12 months.
