Best of Olympic Weightlifting
What's a good opportunity to post something about Julia Rohde? That's right any reason is a good one. In the short video below she talks about the usual stereotypes that come with being a weightlifter. She says most people think that female … [Continue reading]
94kg Lithuanian powerhouse Aurimas Didzbalis lost his European silver medal. He failed a doping test, thus costing his country its only Olympic spot. In the statement, the Lithuanian weightlifting federation said that its international … [Continue reading]
Update: Hysen's forced time off ended on July 27th! Here is our favorite non-Chinese 77kg lifter, Hysen Pulaku with some PRs. Remember back on June 1st when the Podium Gold guys uploaded a video where they hinted at a 166kg snatch? I said he … [Continue reading]
Meanwhile in the Czech Republic ... Jirka Orsag is making weight for London. 240kg Clean & Jerk. Thanks to Phil for submitting this bis lift. … [Continue reading]
The results from last Sunday's super scientificly accurate polls are in. +105kg So most of you share my opinion that Salimi will have fully recovered (or at least enough) in time to take the +105kg. Votes Percentage Behdad … [Continue reading]
Look what came in the mail today. I bit the bullet and bought a pair of Voodoo Floss Compression Bands. My way of saying thank you to Kelly Starrett and supporting the Mobility Wod project. If someone is looking for me today, I'll be in the … [Continue reading]
Danny Nemani hits a 10kg PR on his squat. 320kg … [Continue reading]
Here is an older (pre Worlds 2011) profile on Almir Velagic. In the clip you will see the 333.3kg Tandem Clean and Jerk World Record he and Matthias Steiner set. About the attempt he says that it was not a sure thing. They went up to 315kg in … [Continue reading]
Hysen Pulaku is planning his openers for London 2012. Remember, he missed his opener snatch (151kg) twice at the Europeans. But right now 160kg is the plan. And it looks super solid. Follow it up with 164, 166kg? So on Tuesday (June … [Continue reading]