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Weightlifting
Watching
a well-muscled body straining to lift weights that seem impossible
to imagine leaves you in awe at the power of the human will.
Weightlifting
is a sport that shows more than technical ability. It is a triumph
of body and mind that few other sports can so clearly spotlight.
As
you watch, you find your own body tensing in sympathy with the
struggle. You share the relief when the weight is conquered...
or the disappointment of a failed attempt. Learn more about this
sport and its history at these top sites...
International
Olympic Committee - Weightlifting
- Another UK site with International appeal is the home of the
Olympic movement. The overview of the sport combined with the
latest news from the Games is backed up by in depth looks at some
of the athletes and lots of other interesting sections to visit.
International
Weightlifting Federation (IWF)
- Expect comprehensive coverage of the Olympics on this site of
the international governing organization. This is probably the
best information about the rules and technical aspects of the
sport available online.
Olympic Weighlifting on the Web! O WOW!
- And that's exactly what you'll say when you see the information
that is collected on this site. Olympic records and just about
any link to weightlifting information anywhere in the world.
OlympicLifter
- The latest news from the Olympics and links well organized into
neat sections on just about anything related to Olympic class
weightlifting. There is also a section of links to places that
sell weightlifting equipment for you to explore if you get inspired
by watching the competitions.
USA
Weightlifting
- The home of the US weightlifting team offers broadcasts of the
events - not available yet so don't get worried about your computer
not playing them... the other sections are in working order and
will fill you in on everything you need to follow the Games with
the US team.
BBC
Olympics Weightlifting
- Updated reports on weightlifting events with a good history
of the sport and a beginner's guide for anyone thinking about
really getting involved.
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