Another Highlight of the 2014 Worlds.
Daniel Godelli (Albania, 77kg) doing the “Dimas” after his 171kg Gold Medal Snatch.
He almost lost the bar behind, but somehow he managed to save and stand up with it. Absolutely fantastic lift and first Albanian Gold Medal in weightlifting (after the press was abolished).
Full recordings on the 2014 Worlds Page.
Update 11.12.2014: Daniel’s test came back positive. (via)
More: Watch his 170kg Snatch in Training
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hes so fast it blows my mind
Fantastic performance and IMO great session and exciting battle. China needs to work hard to regain their dominance on their 77kg stranglehold. He only weighed in at 76.0x so not only did he not cut weight but he could put on a bit more mass. On a side note someone mentioned it on the chat but he’s wearing Adidas Powerlifts (0.6″ heel and not very good according to people who have them).
I think if you look close the heel seems modified. Maybe bringing the height of the heel up closer to .75″ and creating a somewhat firmer base.
IT looks like it but the problem with them was (allegedly) that it’s not the same density EVA with the power perfect 2s and it deforms at heavy weights, at least according to some reviews I ‘d read some time ago… He might like the fit though who knows
I hope one of “them” walks up to him next euros/worlds, lays a hand on his shoulders and proclaims: “Not going to lie, you look talented. But think about what you could achieve with the right shoes!”