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Cheng Meng 128kg Snatch + 155kg C&J (Youth World Record) at 56kg

August 17, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in China … at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympics. Update 14.10.2014: Here is a 130kg Snatch by him. 17 year old Cheng Meng from China won the 56kg setting World Records throughout Snatch: 120, x128, 128kg (equals his own YWR) Clean & Jerk: 140, 155kg World Record, x160kg Total: 283kg So calm. So superior. (Disregard […]

Zhou Lulu 145kg Snatch 189kg C&J at Chinese Women’s Test Event

August 1, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in China … After we saw the men’s competition yesterday, here is a video of the Chinese women’s test event. Zhou Lulu Snatched 145kg and Clean & Jerked 189kg . It’s being reported that Dang Wei tied the 63kg Clean C&J World Record, which stands at 143kg. Note, she did do 144kg before. Update 26.09.2014: […]

Lu Xiaojun Documentary + Interview with English Subtitles

June 24, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Thanks to Ma Strength we get some subtitles on a short Lu Xuaojun documentary and a longer interview he did on CCTV. The first video is more like a quick portrait, but nevertheless sheds some light on how and when he started weightlifting. (Spoiler: He started with 13 and not 19, as was the rumor). Transcript In […]

Larry’s Chinese Weightlifting Experience Part 3 – Front Squats

May 13, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Here is Part 3 of Larry’s Chinese Weightlifting Experience series. This one is all about Front Squats. From rack position, over torso strength to knee tracking. Part 1: Snatches & Squats Part 2: Clean & Jerks + Pulls

2014 Chinese Weightlifting Nationals 85kg, 94kg, 105kg, +105kg

April 27, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Here is what happened at the 85kg & 94kg at the 2014 Chinese Weightlifting Nationals. Tian Tao 160+202=362. Guo Zhimin 165+190=355 Sun Wei 150+201=351 94kg, 105kg, +105 Highlights 94kg Full Video 94kg Results Lui Hao (the 200kg Squat x13 guy) was way ahead of the others. He got 173 + 220! Tian Fuxuan 165+199=364 Tang Xiong 166+195=361 […]

2014 Chinese Weightlifting Nationals 69kg + 77kg

April 25, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Here are the videos of the 69kg + 77kg at the 2014 Chinese weightlifting nationals. Sad news: Liao Hui and Lu Xiaojun did not lift. They talk about it here. Thanks to Victor for translating: “Lu Xiaojun and Liao Hui will not participate because after their excellent performances in Wroclaw, their bodies are tired and we […]

2014 Chinese Weightlifting Nationals 56kg + 62kg

April 24, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Alright, after we saw the women last week, now it’s time for the men’s sessions at the 2014 Chinese national weightlifting championships (schedule). 69kg + 77kg Videos here The 56kg was won by Wu Jingbiao with a 290kg Total, which would have won gold in the 2013 worlds. Wu went 128, 132 (at 58:10), x134+ 155, x158, 158 (at […]

Zhou Lulu 142kg Snatch + 181kg Clean & Jerk 2014 Chinese Nationals

April 22, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in China … To finish off the the series about the 2014 Chinese weightlifting championships for women, here is the +75kg category winner. Zhou Lulu (周璐璐) got a 142kg Snatch + a 181kg Clean & Jerk. Meng Suping (former C&J WR holder) did 128 + 176 (missed 180) Full video here Update 26.09.2014: Zhou Lulu […]

Yue Kang 131kg Snatch + 157kg Clean & Jerk 2014 Chinese Nationals

April 20, 2014 By Gregor Winter

Meanwhile in China … Here is another highlight from the 2014 Chinese weightlifting nationals for women. Yue Kang (康月) won the 75kg with a 131kg Snatch and 157kg Clean & Jerk. You may remember from her 130 kg Snatch + 160 kg Clean & Jerk at the 2013 Chinese National Games. The 131kg Snatch is a […]