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Alexander Levandovsky 210kg Snatch

Andrey Levandovsky 210kg Snatch

25 years ago … Alexander Levandovsky snatched 210kg at the 1988 Europeans. Why doesn’t he have a wiki page? Can’t find any information about him. Related: Akkaev’s 210kg Snatch

Eric Spoto 327.5kg (722lbs) Bench Press World Record

Eric Spoto 3275kg 723lbs Bench Press World Record

Eric Spoto finally did it! He Benched 325kg (716lbs) on his second and 327.5kg (722lbs) on his third attempt.

Chad Wesley Smith 395kg Squat

Chad Wesley Smith 395kg Squat

Chad Wesley Smith had a good meet this weekend. He totaled 985kg (2170lbs) raw w/ wraps at the Beast of the Bluegrass meet in Lawrenceburg, KY. 395kg (870lbs) Squat 232.5kg (512lbs) Bench Press 357.5kg (788lbs) Deadlift Update: Here is his meet recap.

Jared Fleming 173kg Snatch from Blocks (and more)

Jared Fleming 173kg Snatch from Blocks

Meanwhile in the US … Jared Fleming uploaded a bunch of good videos. He got a 173kg Snatch from Blocks. But that’s not all. He also took a shot at 180kg! Last time he cleaned 210kg. Now here is the Jerk.

Leonid Taranenko 267.5kg World Record C&J Attempt

Leonid Taranenko 267.5kg World Record C&J Attempt

Frank Rothwell posted this blast from the past. Leonid Taranenko’s 267.5kg World Record Clean & Jerk attempt at the 1988 in Cardiff. See his 266kg C&J here.