Best of Olympic Weightlifting
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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) … [Continue reading]
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, … [Continue reading]
Quick heads up, there are a couple of new additions to the hookgrip store. New ATG Script Logo Tees Limited Edition Gold Metallic Shirt New Triblend: Black / Maroon New Crop Top Black / Pink … [Continue reading]
35 year old Lu Xiaojun and 21 year old Li Dayin going head to head at the 2019 world championships. … [Continue reading]