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Chingiz Leans on (even more) Things

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After I posted the Chingiz Mogushkov Leaning on Things Video he started to appear in more and more photographs around the world. Who knew that Chingiz was a time traveller? #ChingizLeansOnThings was born. I shared the first one on Facebook to get the ball rolling and especially reader/photoshop ninja Paul created some hilarious ones. If you want […]

Chingiz Mogushkov Leaning on Things

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Here is a tribute to one of my favorite lifters on the Russian team – Chingiz Mogushkov. Hope he recovers quickly from his little hip injury and we’ll see him in top form at the President’s Cup in November (21-23.11). Update: Check out Chingiz Leans on (even more) Things. Update #2: The “Chingiz Leans” Shirt arrived. […]

Ben Claridad TV Fundraiser Promotion

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Ben Claridad & Co. went on local TV to promote their fundraiser. Has all the usual things that happen when weightlifting is presented in TV. an over ambitious host arm flexing But a good opportunity to get the word out. Gotta take what you can get. Swole, Swolé?

2012 Olympics Logo

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Warning: The following can’t be unseen. The 2012 London Olympics logo looks like Lisa Simpson performing oral sex. Bwahahaha. Instant classic. via kottke.org

Official London 2012 Game Weightlifting Game Play

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Bwahaha, check out the game play of the official London 2012 Weightlifting video game. Especially the flawless 2nd attempt. Thanks for sharing Lester. Update: Interesting side note: Damon Kelly did the weights dropping on the platform sounds in his gym. And the platform is the one Leonid Taranenko lifted the 266kg Clean & Jerk on.