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Russian Junior Weightlifters in Camp Chekhov

September 3, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is one of those “present weightlifting to the public videos” from Russia. Shows Apti Aukhadov among others. As always, if they have something interesting to say, please translate the key points in the comments. Update: Thanks to Vladimir we get English subtitles again.

Dmitry Klokov Interview After London 2012

September 3, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Just stumbled across a Dmitry Klokov interview that was published on 27. August 2012. Not much information about the injury itself, but it gives some insights into how he experienced the whole situation and what goes on in an athletes head after such an event. Below is the shaky Google translated version. You can get the basic […]

Apti Aukhadov Post London 2012 Interview

August 24, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here’s an interview with Apti Aukhadov in which he talks about the London 2012 Olympics. Would be interesting to hear what he has to say about the situation. So if you speak Russian a translation of the main points would be much appreciated. Thanks to a reader, who provided the main points 1. He arrived at weigh-ins […]

Anatoly Pisarenko Documentary

August 22, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is an Anatoly Pisarenko documentary. It’s in Russian / Ukraine, so if you speak one of those languages it would be great if you can help with the translation in the comments. Maybe we can split it up in 5/10 minute segments like we did last time. Thanks to Nat from the Hookgrip for submitting this.

2012 Battle of Champions Video

August 17, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here is the recording of the 2012 Battle of Champions. Yes, all 4 hours of it. Also see Kirill Sarychev’s 315kg Bench Press

Syrtsov on Klokov & Akkaev

August 15, 2012 By Gregor Winter

A reader submitted this article where Sergey Syrtsov, president of the Russian Weightlifting Federation, discusses Slivenko, Klokov and Akkaev. Syrtsov’s finds some pretty harsh words: “Даже не так обидно с Аккаевым, потому что ему действительно была проведена операция уже в Лондоне, а Клоков и Сливенко очень сильно подвели команду.” Translation: The situation is not as sorry with […]

David Rigert Profile

August 14, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Get a glimpse into the mind of David Rigert. Vladimir, who already put subtitles in the Klokov & Akkaev training camp video, just finished translating the David Rigert profile video. Thanks for putting in the work Vladimir!

Apti Aukhadov’s London 2012 Lifts

August 13, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Here are Apti Aukhadov’s lifts from the London 2012 Men’s 85kg. He basically lost to Adrian Zielinski by drinking too much water. Q: In the end, you lost because you were 130 grams heavier than your opponent. Would it have been possible to lose the weight beforehand? Aukhadov: In fact at the weigh in I even missed a […]

Akkaev Comments on his Injury and Future

August 5, 2012 By Gregor Winter

Update: So apparently he wants to lift! Khadzhimurat Akkaev comments on his current situation and future plans after missing out on London 2012. Update: Read Akkaev’s 2014 Interview on ATG. Google translated interview is still rough. Please correct the things it butchered. Akkaev: But, honestly, I have little doubt tormented, which may bring health. And as […]