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Weightlifting, or olympic weightlifting is a sport consisting of two disciplines, the snatch (contested first) and the clean & jerk (contested second).
Powerlifting is a sport consisting of three movements, the squat, the bench press and finally the deadlift.
Both sports utilize a barbell and competitors are scored based on the highest amount of weight lifted succesfully.
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What is the Olympic record for the women's 48kg weightlifting event?
According to http://en.beijing2008.cn/news/sports/headlines/weightlifting/n214520710.shtml (BEIJING, August 9) -- Chen Xiexia of China performed with the confidence of a champion throughout the Women's 48 kilogram Weightlifting competition on August 9, successfully completing all her attempts for a gold medal finish with 95kg in the Snatch and 117kg in the Clean and Jerk for a total of 212kg, a new Olympic Record.
What sports are Australians participating in at the 2004 Olympic Games?
weightlifting
What sport is Kyle Pierce associated with?
He is associated with olympic weightlifting.
What Olympic event that starts with w?
Water polo, wrestling, weightlifting.
World record clean and jerk?
The world record (current) for a Clean and jerk is held by Hossein Rezazadeh of Iran. Who lifted 263.5 Kilos in 2004 at the Athens Olympic's Nikia Olympic Weightlifting hall in Greece. The all time world record is held by Leonid Taranenko who lifted 266.0 Kg's at the 1988 Samboy Chimps World Weightlifting championships.
Why is an Olympic record not considered to be a world record?
An Olympic record is the greatest achieved in the Olympic games. A world record is the greatest achieved anywhere, ever. In some instances an Olympic record is also the world record.
Is an olympic record the same as a world record?
No they are not the same. A World Record can be broken at any time. Whereas an Olympic Record can only be broken at the Olympic Games (it's a glorified Meet Record.) Keep in mind that a World Record CAN be set at the Olympic Games (which would in turn, automatically break the Olympic Record as well.) A World Record outranks an Olympic Record.
Is weightlifting an olympic sport?
Yes both men and women take part
What are the differences between standard plates and Olympic plates in terms of weightlifting equipment?
Standard plates are smaller in diameter and have a 1-inch hole, while Olympic plates are larger with a 2-inch hole. Olympic plates are used in Olympic weightlifting competitions and are more durable and accurate in weight compared to standard plates.
What are the benefits of using an Olympic lifting belt during weightlifting exercises?
An Olympic lifting belt can provide support to the lower back and core muscles during weightlifting exercises, helping to improve stability and reduce the risk of injury.
Saudi Arabia Olympic events?
Saudi Arabia sent athletes to the 2008 Olympic Games to compete in Shooting, Equestrian, and Weightlifting.
Do you capitalize Olympic record?
Yes, "Olympic record" should be capitalized because it refers to a specific record set at the Olympic Games.
