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In the video, gaming streamer EdyBot can be seen landing in the pit after a "Face Off" with Chechik using foam "swords" on platforms.
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She smiles and appears to be fine at first, but then she says, "I can't get up." "Are you OK?" someone off-camera is heard asking.
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"Well, I broke my back in two places and am having surgery today to put a metre rod in for support," Chechik tweeted on Sunday.
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According to Buzzfeed, Lenovo organized the foam pit as part of its "Legion by Lenovo" booth at TwitchCon.
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The booth was closed as a result of the incident. In a statement to Rolling Stone, a Lenovo representative stated.
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Chechik was not the only Twitch streamer who took to social media to claim injury after a weekend romp in the foam pit at TwitchCom.
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