Charles Robert Vinci Jr was born 84 years ago on February 28th, 1933. He is the last US Olympic Champion who won the Gold Medal. One of the best lifters of all times won first time at the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games then at the Rome 1960 Olympic Games in men’s bantamweight of 56 kg […]
Jack Hughes (USA) passed away at the age of 96. National Champion in 1953, Jack Hughes was also very successful in powerlifting, and as a master lifter. However, he will be most remembered in our sport as a referee. He served our sport at countless national and international events over several decades. His integrity and conscience […]
Due to the introduction of the 8th bodyweight category for Women (90 kg, +90 kg for Senior and Junior, 75 kg,+75 kg for Youth), the IWF proceeded to the review and the update of its statistical data. To settle the first Youth World Records in 2009, the Continental Weightlifting Federations were requested to send their […]
The International Weightlifting Federation met with the 5 IWF Certified Sport Equipment Suppliers for a two days meeting in Budapest. While underlining common goals, all participants – committed to the promotion and development of weightlifting – renewed their traditional and mutually beneficial cooperation with the IWF. Considering the sport Calendar and upcoming events while entering […]
Canadian Weightlifting has lost a great weightlifter. Russ Prior, 1970,1974, and 1978 Commonwealth Games Champion, 1975 Pan American Games Champion, and 1976 Olympic Bronze medalist (snatch) passed away on February 17, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Russ held many strong beliefs and values that he instilled in his students and those he coached and mentored over […]