It was super interesting seeing some of these lower tier athletes from countries which don't yet have longstanding and established weightlifting programs. Of course the weights were low compared to the elite lifters in this category, but they made some really beautiful lifts on an international stage and that was really satisfying to watch!
I agree 100% David. Impressive to see a 44yr old OG pulling 120 kg up an over his head like that (no lift) at 81 kg bodyweight. Seb asks an interesting question about the South African- whether he’s an extremely experienced lifter on the downslope of his career or if he’s a guy who got a late start with OL. As a 65 yr old OG based on my experience I’d say a guy able to do 120-142 at age 44 could have done 140-170 in his 20s. Very respectable.
@JohnDoherty-dl2fz l absolutely agree. This was amazing to watch. And it's also so humbling to see athletes like this who are way down in the professional rankings and yet still way stronger than l ever have been, even at my own peak of fitness.
ahh, world cup. just in time 😏 no wonder that weightlifting can be removed from Olympics. m73 (most competitive category) was not shown even in Eurosport channel during Olympics and still I can't find full session elsewhere on the internet. nice community, awesome popularisation.
@@JohnDoherty-dl2fz Yeah, getting Olympics video is few and far between. Which I detest since one used to be able to just watch it on tv for free. Or on cable. Now we have to pay extra for another streaming service? Garbage.
Speaking of which. If Dan WH tech wizard or someone else reads this can you update us on Jr Worlds scenario. Seb had briefly mentioned streaming that comp several months ago and it’s coming up in about 5-6 weeks. A lot of us hard core guys would like to see future stars. Maybe Hampton’s last Jr event.
It's to be expected when half of the categories are non-Olympic categories, especially at an Olympic qualifying event. While the Olympic categories will always be more competitive I expect the differences will be less obvious at the upcoming World Championships which is not an Olympic qualifying event.
Feel bad for Ri Chong Song. One of my favorite lifters to watch. He’s so good, but not a lot of competition nor a respected weight class. He’s so shredded so I don’t think 73kg is possible. 89kg might also be out of reach and NK probably has a good 89kg lifter already. So he’s forever stuck here
Jeffrey. All might not be lost for Ri. We don’t yet know what the Olympic categories will be for LA 2028. I hear IWF is asking the IOC for 7 classes like Tokyo. Even if they don’t get them there is the possibility of alternating classes; 2021-81 yes, 89 no. 2024 81 no,89 yes. 2028??? This year’s worlds should be legitimate in 81s as the entire comp is not an OG qualifier and Ri can strut his stuff.
I heard that Rizki Juniansyah gold medalist in 2024 will move to 81 to avoid competition with his teammates Rahmat. I think Rizki will give Ri good competition and left Rahmat to take throne in 73 kg.
Jo Jo. It’s funny that it’s Rizki is moving up in weight because it’s Rahmat who has lifted several times in 81 tho very light about 76. They are both on tall/slim side for weightlifters about 5ft 8/9 in 172-175 cm so either has room to grow. Rahmat already had a great fight with Ri( last years Asians?) the meet where he cleaned 214 weighing 76 kg!
@@JohnDoherty-dl2fz You're right. I don't know for sure, maybe im just wrong about the reason Rizky move up to 81. But it's true that Rizky want to move up 81. His coach already said that.
Kheno. You’ve got to realize some lifters are coming from small countries with very short histories in weightlifting. These guys need to get international experience somewhere. A World Cup comp is probably better than a continental or world championship. Also remember if this was a normal competition there would be a group b/c/d if necessary and the less accomplished lifters would be in those sessions.
non olympic weight class so big nations with well funded/developed systems don’t usually participate (except north korea since none of their lifters can go to the olympics anyways). so the small countries make their way in. much, much smaller budgets so not only are their athletes almost certainly not using PEDs and they also probably don’t have the best training and recovery. not to mention that they most likely don’t get any money out of competing. that’s the one good thing about having non olympic categories. it allows for smaller countries to make their way onto the international A stage and hopefully develop their systems more
Nah I'm with him on this one. Either show up or don't show up at all. The amount of money and time that has to be put into something like this. When you could put that time and money into training for next year and end up saving some money in hopes of coming in top 10 to. I've pulled myself from power meets because I wasn't hitting one of my numbers and rather than completely shiting the bed. I'll put more time and money into training and come back next year ready for it. So yea I'm with you on this one fella
@brando104 bro? Some people don't know what's possible until they try. You should compete and who cares what other people think? That's progress for YOU.
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It was super interesting seeing some of these lower tier athletes from countries which don't yet have longstanding and established weightlifting programs. Of course the weights were low compared to the elite lifters in this category, but they made some really beautiful lifts on an international stage and that was really satisfying to watch!
I agree 100% David. Impressive to see a 44yr old OG pulling 120 kg up an over his head like that (no lift) at 81 kg bodyweight. Seb asks an interesting question about the South African- whether he’s an extremely experienced lifter on the downslope of his career or if he’s a guy who got a late start with OL. As a 65 yr old OG based on my experience I’d say a guy able to do 120-142 at age 44 could have done 140-170 in his 20s. Very respectable.
@JohnDoherty-dl2fz l absolutely agree. This was amazing to watch. And it's also so humbling to see athletes like this who are way down in the professional rankings and yet still way stronger than l ever have been, even at my own peak of fitness.
Andre WIlliam from South Africa is over 40 y/o, respect !!
ahh, world cup.
just in time 😏
no wonder that weightlifting can be removed from Olympics.
m73 (most competitive category) was not shown even in Eurosport channel during Olympics and still I can't find full session elsewhere on the internet.
nice community, awesome popularisation.
North Korea comes out and blasts it by 14kg
Will there be any videofootage from the Olympics for us that's not paying for the subscription? It's really not the same without your guys commentary
Don’t feel badly. I’ve got a subscription and I’m not seeing it either. The IOC has a monopoly on video and they’re not sharing.
@@JohnDoherty-dl2fz Yeah, getting Olympics video is few and far between. Which I detest since one used to be able to just watch it on tv for free. Or on cable. Now we have to pay extra for another streaming service? Garbage.
Speaking of which. If Dan WH tech wizard or someone else reads this can you update us on Jr Worlds scenario. Seb had briefly mentioned streaming that comp several months ago and it’s coming up in about 5-6 weeks. A lot of us hard core guys would like to see future stars. Maybe Hampton’s last Jr event.
Hey John, Seb here! I'm 90% sure we'll be broadcasting Junior Worlds.
Great Seb Thanx!
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it's crazy.. how men's -81 kg lost from men's -73 kg?
It's to be expected when half of the categories are non-Olympic categories, especially at an Olympic qualifying event. While the Olympic categories will always be more competitive I expect the differences will be less obvious at the upcoming World Championships which is not an Olympic qualifying event.
Feel bad for Ri Chong Song. One of my favorite lifters to watch. He’s so good, but not a lot of competition nor a respected weight class. He’s so shredded so I don’t think 73kg is possible. 89kg might also be out of reach and NK probably has a good 89kg lifter already. So he’s forever stuck here
Jeffrey. All might not be lost for Ri. We don’t yet know what the Olympic categories will be for LA 2028. I hear IWF is asking the IOC for 7 classes like Tokyo. Even if they don’t get them there is the possibility of alternating classes; 2021-81 yes, 89 no. 2024 81 no,89 yes. 2028??? This year’s worlds should be legitimate in 81s as the entire comp is not an OG qualifier and Ri can strut his stuff.
I heard that Rizki Juniansyah gold medalist in 2024 will move to 81 to avoid competition with his teammates Rahmat. I think Rizki will give Ri good competition and left Rahmat to take throne in 73 kg.
Jo Jo. It’s funny that it’s Rizki is moving up in weight because it’s Rahmat who has lifted several times in 81 tho very light about 76. They are both on tall/slim side for weightlifters about 5ft 8/9 in 172-175 cm so either has room to grow. Rahmat already had a great fight with Ri( last years Asians?) the meet where he cleaned 214 weighing 76 kg!
@@JohnDoherty-dl2fz You're right. I don't know for sure, maybe im just wrong about the reason Rizky move up to 81.
But it's true that Rizky want to move up 81. His coach already said that.
Roast @ 19:11 😂 it’s there …
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Opening the snatch with less than 100 kg is a shame on 81 kg category
Kheno. You’ve got to realize some lifters are coming from small countries with very short histories in weightlifting. These guys need to get international experience somewhere. A World Cup comp is probably better than a continental or world championship. Also remember if this was a normal competition there would be a group b/c/d if necessary and the less accomplished lifters would be in those sessions.
non olympic weight class so big nations with well funded/developed systems don’t usually participate (except north korea since none of their lifters can go to the olympics anyways). so the small countries make their way in. much, much smaller budgets so not only are their athletes almost certainly not using PEDs and they also probably don’t have the best training and recovery. not to mention that they most likely don’t get any money out of competing.
that’s the one good thing about having non olympic categories. it allows for smaller countries to make their way onto the international A stage and hopefully develop their systems more
What a shame. Just shut the mouth and lay on couch, then watch the great show.
Nah I'm with him on this one. Either show up or don't show up at all. The amount of money and time that has to be put into something like this. When you could put that time and money into training for next year and end up saving some money in hopes of coming in top 10 to. I've pulled myself from power meets because I wasn't hitting one of my numbers and rather than completely shiting the bed. I'll put more time and money into training and come back next year ready for it. So yea I'm with you on this one fella
@brando104 bro? Some people don't know what's possible until they try. You should compete and who cares what other people think? That's progress for YOU.
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I could smell the PEDs though the thumbnail haha