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Weightlifting (often known as Olympic weightlifting) is a competitive strength sport in which athletes compete in lifting a barbell loaded with weight plates from the ground to overhead, with the aim of successfully lifting the heaviest weights. Athletes compete in two specific ways of lifting the barbell overhead.
La Prairie, Canada [20] Clean & Jerk 178 kg Francis Luna-Grenier: 28 March 2015 La Prairie, Canada [21] Total 318 kg Francis Luna-Grenier: 28 March 2015 La Prairie, Canada [21] –85 kg Snatch 157 kg Pascal Plamondon: 13 July 2015 Pan American Games: Toronto, Canada [22] Clean & Jerk 190 kg Pascal Plamondon: 12 August 2016 Olympic Games: Rio de ...
Weightlifting is very beneficial for health in countless ways. Weightlifting induces the production of collagen proteins which helps build structure and strength of tendons and ligaments. It also is optimal for promoting and improving joint stability. Weightlifting can also increase metabolism and increases resting metabolic rate.
The origins of Canadian olympic weightlifting started from the beginning of the 20th century. Canada produced a large number of World Championships and Olympic athletes since the 1924 Summer Olympic Games. [1]
Maude G. Charron (born 28 April 1993) is a Canadian weightlifter, [3] who competes in the 63/64 kg category and represents Canada at international competitions. She is an Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion in the women's 64 kg division.
PARIS (AP) — Hampton Morris does not have a driver's license. He does have an Olympic bronze medal. The 20-year-old who trains in his garage at home in Marietta, Georgia, on Wednesday became the ...
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