I tried Olympic weightlifting for the first time – here are three things it's taught me
So, when I saw an Olympic weightlifting seminar was being held at a local gym, Awakening Strength, by a very competent ...
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What disc weights are used in Olympic weightlifting?
Weighing 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) each, a collar is placed on either end of the bar to secure the weight discs. The weight figure listed ... Similarly to other Olympic sports like gymnastics and track and ...
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New weight classes for Paris 2024
In 2022, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced a reduction in the total number of Olympic medal events from 14 at the Tokyo Games to 10 at the Paris Games. Four weight categories ...