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Book Review: “Independent Investigator Report to The Oversight and Integrity Commission of International Weightlifting Federation,” by Richard H. McLaren

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How does someone like Richard McLaren, the law professor and investigator behind “The McLaren Report”—about widespread state-sponsored doping in Russia—follow up on that success? In this case, it’s by writing a report that is even more unbelievable. But where McLaren’s Russian investigation featured a cast of coolly efficient—if unscrupulous—characters who could have been pulled directly […]

The Perfect Jerk with Kuo Hsing-Chun (Full Jerk Session)

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After The Perfect Squat video, we just posted part 2 of Kuo’s training session to our patreon. 17 minutes of Kuo practicing Jerks from rack + accessories (Snatch Press in bottom position). Become a Patron here. View this post on Instagram “The Perfect Jerk” featuring @kuohsingchun_official ??! Now available on our Patreon. 17 minutes of […]

McLaren Report on International Weightlifting Federation

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Update: We recorded a podcast episode about the findings of the report. Listen below. The McLaren Weightlifting Investigation press conference was this morning and it was just about as damning and explosive as possible. The investigators found evidence of a “dysfunctional organization” that was intentionally designed for former IWF President Tamas Ajan to maintain control. […]

Chinese Team Summer Check-in during Quarantine Training with Lu Xiaojun, Shi Zhiyong

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Meanwhile in China … It’s time for the bi yearly state TV check-ins with the team. Press the CC button in the youtube player for subtitles. In the women’s team check-in below they mention that, because of the postponement of the olympics, they adjusted their training plans and now focus more on general physical preparedness […]

IWF Releases Revised Tokyo Olympics Qualification System

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Meanwhile in Lausanne … The IWF released the revised Tokyo 2020 qualification guidelines for weightlifting. Read the ATG Guide here. Biggest Change: They added a new qualification period. All weightlifters are required to compete at least once during that time New Qualification Period: 1 October 2020 and 30 April 2021 PDF: Olympic Qualification System for […]

Simon & The Supers – Simon Martirosyan, Gor Minasyan, Ruben Aleksanyan 2019 Worlds

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Now on Patreon: Simon & The Supers – a training hall video featuring Simon Martirosyan, Gor Minasyan, Ruben Aleksanyan at the 2019 Worlds. View this post on Instagram 160kg Snatch by @simonmartirosyan | Armenia ?? | Snatch Word Record Holder! Now on Patreon: “Simon & The Supers” – a training hall video featuring Simon, @ru.aleksanyan […]