Weightlifting
Weightlifting first started in the so-called Dark Ages of the human history. It was usually done by the strongest men in villages all over Europe. It was considered to be a sport for the lower classes, however since then it has changed into the sport for other people as well. It has been in the Olympic Games since 1896.
 Weightlifting pictogram | |
| Highest governing body | International Weightlifting Federation |
|---|---|
| First developed | Ancient Greece |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | No |
| Mixed gender | No |
| Type | Strength sport |
| Equipment | Barbells, weight plates, collars, chalk, tape, shoes, belt |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | Worldwide |
| Olympic | Men: 1896, 1904, 1920–present; Women: 2000–present |
Competition events in Olympic weightlifting
As a competitive sport, Weightlifting is controlled by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). Based in Budapest, it was founded in 1905.
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Snatch
The snatch is one of the two olympic weightlifting events. The essence of the event is to lift a barbell from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement. The lift requires not only great strength, but mastery of technical skills, a high degree of shoulder flexibility, excellent balance, and speed.
Clean and jerk
The clean and jerk is another olympic weightlifting events. It is a highly technical lift that is known as "the king of lifts" because more weight can be lifted above one's head as compared to any other known weightlifting technique.
Weightlifting Media
A pair of adjustable dumbbells with 2-kilogram (4.4 lb) plates
Related pages
Other websites
Media related to Weightlifting at Wikimedia Commons- International Weightlifting Federation