During the Pan American U17 Championship, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from August 25-29, a new Youth World Record was established by RODRÍGUEZ LUGO Abdeel Noemí (MEX). The joyous teenager showed up with absolute confidence to challenge the 106kg Snatch World Standard and after lifting 92 and 102kg-s, at her third attempt, she set a new […]
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The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) today announced a record field for its forthcoming 2019 World Championships, to be held in Pattaya, Thailand from 18-27 September. Subject to final verification of the entry list, a total of 734 athletes from 105 nations are expected: a record for the IWF that demonstrates the universal appeal of this […]
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The Entry List for the 2019 World Championships, Pattaya, Thailand is now available! Check it out!
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The Chilean Weightlifting Federation organized a special weightlifting course in order to popularize the sport in the country in the framework of the IWF Development Program. The soldiers of the 21st Regiment of the city of Coquimbo, Chile learned theoretical and practical weightlifting lessons from Professor Luis Pizzaro, who is an experienced coach of international athletes and […]
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Article by SHONTELLE MATANO (LockerRoom) She’s only in her first year at high school, but Olivia Selemaia is already a Commonwealth champion weightlifter, who’s taking on a rugby legend. Thirteen-year-old Olivia Selemaia and former All Black Sevens captain DJ Forbes have issued each other a challenge. The pair met and got to hang out together at […]
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