Here is episode 2 of our documentary about Kuo Hsing-Chun! Episode 2 of our series on Kuo looks at her accessory training, the reasoning behind it, how she chose weightlifting—or how it chose HER—and more. Check it out and let us know what you think! Watch Episode 1 here if you haven’t already.
Loredana Toma Snatch World Record (116kg!) Training Session at 2019 Worlds
ATG Patrons can now watch Loredana Toma’s sneaky 116kg (World Record Weight) snatch session from the 2019 worlds training hall. Available with and without Dr. Boffa’s and mine commentary. View this post on Instagram 116kg WORLD RECORD Weight!! @tomaloredanaelena (64kg 🇷🇴) snatching 116kg / 255lbs in the training hall at worlds! ATG patrons can now […]
Kuo Hsing-Chun Documentary Episode 3
ATG Patrons now have access to episode 3 of our Kuo Hsing-Chun documentary. Become a patron here. This episode covers a little more about Kuo’s background, her relationship with Coach Lin, and her start in the National Training Center. We’re also showcasing Taiwanese food, since it’s central to Kuo’s future and it was a big […]
Alexander Cup Belarus IWF Silver Level Olympic Qualification Event
Meanwhile in Belarus … It’s time for yet another Olympic qualification (read the ATG guide here) event. Enter the Alexander Cup Belarus. Named after the Alexandr Kurlovich. Start List (includes Lasha! and some of team China) Live Stream via Weightlifting Belarus’ YouTube Channel
Chinese Power Weekend Compilation
This is the Chinese Power Weekend compilation video from last weekend’s competition in Switzerland. Featuring: Tian Tao, Shi Zhiyong & Co.! Last weekend I drove to Switzerland (podcast episode here) for a small competition that received bronze level status from the IWF. Enter the Challenge 210 in Tramelan. A floor level platform in a dimly […]
2019 European Junior & Under 23 Championships in Bucharest
The 2019 European Junior and u23 championships are underway in Bucharest, Romania. It’s a gold qualification event for the juniors. Live Stream on YouTube Startlist PDF Recordings Live Stream Highlights 17 year old Nina Sterckx (49kg, Belgium) snatching 83kg for a new Youth World Record! Schedule
Lasha Talakhadze 267kg Clean & Jerk Heaviest Clean & Jerk on Video
Finally here is a 🥔 recording of Lasha’s 267kg clean and jerk, which he did a week before Europeans 2019! View this post on Instagram The long awaited video of @talakhadzelasha_official clean and jerking 267kg/588.6lb in training in Batumi before 2019 Euros! @doctor_giorgi 🥔 🎥 A post shared by hookgrip (@hookgrip) on Oct 14, 2019 […]
Lasha Talakhadze 220kg Snatch 264kg Clean & Jerk All-Time World Record Total
25 year old Lasha Talakhadze setting an all-time world record total at the 2019 world weightlifting championships. Snatches: 208, 215 and 220kg (WR) Clean & Jerk: 247, 255 and 264kg (WR)
Mohamed Ehab Announces Retirement from Weightlifting
Meanwhile in Egypt … In rather sad news, my favorite lifter and friend, Mohamed Ehab announced his retirement from professional weightlifting 🙁 Egypt recently received an 18 moths long country ban, for doping violations stemming back to 2016, when seven youth athletes failed their tests. In addition to that it was also just announced that […]