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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.
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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.
Canadian Weightlifting Federation-Haltérophilie Canadienne (CWFHC) is the governing body for the sport of weightlifting in Canada. History
Rimouski's Maude Charron became just the second Canadian woman ever to medal in weightlifting at the Olympics after taking gold in the 64kg event.
Toronto, Canada Total 178 kg Marilou Dozois-Prévost: 31 March 2012 –53 kg Snatch 88 kg Marilou Dozois-Prévost: 22 May 2011 Scarborough, Canada Clean and jerk 115 kg Maryse Turcotte: 19 May 2001 Collingwood, Canada Total 197.5 kg Maryse Turcotte: 19 May 2001 Collingwood, Canada –58 kg Snatch 92 kg Lacey Van Der Marel: 2 April 2016 Clean ...
Russel "Russ" Prior (July 11, 1949 – February 17, 2017) [2] was a Canadian weightlifter, who represented Canada at international competitions.. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, [2] Prior first became interested in weightlifting at the age of 15, after reading about the lifting performance of a local resident in a newspaper.
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.