Previously at the 2014 World Championships … Hysen Pulaku (85kg, Albania) snatching 165kg. Yes, we all know what happened after worlds, but I still love his lifting style. It’s so aggressive and 165kg is still 165kg, no matter if tests came back positive or not. Watch in 1080p50 for best Quality. (Video also on Facebook and […]
2014 European Junior & U23 Championships
After senior worlds its time for the Juniors to shine. This year’s European Junior & U23 Championships are being held in Limassol, Cyprus. Useful Links: Startlist Recordings on EasyWL Highlights Simon Martirosyan with another Youth Snatch World Record Antoniy Savchuk (Jr. +105) Snatches 185kg Victor Getts (RUS) wins the 77kg Juniors with 160 + 195 New Youth Snatch […]
Hysen Pulaku 210kg Clean & Jerk
Meanwhile in Albania … they are still in Greece Here is a 210kg Clean & Jerk by Hysen Pulaku. His bodyweight is around 80kg. Remember he is still technically one of the potential 77kg lifters for Albania. Despite what the (no so) “final” start list says, the final composition of the team is still undecided. So we […]
Hysen Pulaku 200kg Clean & Jerk (205kg Miss)
Meanwhile in Albania … A month ago we saw that Hysen is still training. Today Hysen Pulaku gets a 200kg Clean & Jerk. I think it was march 2012 when he first did that weight (video). Update 27.09.2014: It was confirmed by the IWF to the Albanian federation that Hysen can lift at the Rio Olympics! He […]
Hysen Pulaku Still Training
Meanwhile in Albania … Good News! Looks like Hysen Pulaku isn’t “done with lifting” afterall. Remember that after he tested positive at the Olympics (only weightlifter to do so) he received a two year ban. This ban will be in place until 27.07.2014. For a recap of some of his amazing lifts check out the […]
Unofficial Weightlifting World Records Compilation
Here is a nice compilation of a lot of the unofficial world records that went down in training halls around the world. If you have been following ATG a lot of it will look familiar. If not, then this is a nice video to get everybody on the same page. PS: Here is the Ilya […]
Hysen Pulaku Done with Lifting?
This popped up on the BB.com forums. Don’t know if this Facebook account is the Hysen (Hysein?), but if it is, this makes me sad. There must be someone reading this (Hey Podium Gold Guys!) who are in contact with Hysen. Let us know what’s up! Thanks to Anton for submitting.
Hysen Pulaku Banned for 2 Years
Hysen Pulaku Update. Update 27.09.2014: It was confirmed by the IWF to the Albanian federation that Hysen can lift at the Rio Olympics! The IWF Sanctioned athletes page was updated. Hysen is banned for 2 years, until 27.07.2014. As for what that means for Rio 2016, the Olympic anti doping rules (PDF) say the following: In […]
Last Minute Changes in London Line Ups
The official Weightlifting Start List (PDF Warning) is out. A couple of changes piled up in the last days. If you find more, let me know. Team Albania: Hysen Pulaku tests positive (via) According to a report of the Albanian Olympic Committee, Pulaku resulted positive with doping during the CIO surprise control for the Olympic Games in London. […]