Shocking moment weightlifter bleeds from the nose with strain during near-half ton dead lift at 2018 Arnold Sports Festival tournament in the US

A WEIGHTLIFTER was left with blood exploding from his nose before completing a near-half ton dead lift.

Russian strongman Mikhail Shivlyakov's nose erupted as he attempted to lift an incredible 67st - or426kg - during the 2018 Arnold Sports Festival this weekend.

The competition in Colombus, Ohio, shows off incredible feats of strength, with world-record breakers winning £3,600 and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Amongst other bizarre shows of power one competitor attempted to throw a 25kg (55lb) ring weight over a 20ft bar.

Meanwhile three participants tried to lift a 143kg (315lb) dumbbell over their head while one even looked to lift a 147kg (324lb) stone over a 3ft 8in bar.

But it was Shivlyakov who stole the show.

The Russian, 37 - wearing a beret, a tip to his time in the Navy as a Marine sailor - aimed to complete a deadlift of nearly half a ton.

However, the strain of it all became too much, as midway through the immense display of strength Shivlyakov's nose began to pour with blood.

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With the blood cascading down his face, the brave Russian managed to soldier on and incredibly completed the lift.

Shivlyakov trudged away triumphantly, mopping the blood from his face with a towel.