Selfishly, I wish Liao did 130+163 (my expectation for her capability), but it makes sense to choose conservatively.
I had heard ahead of the WWC that Lasha would be pulled out, I was surprised he showed up.
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I had heard ahead of the WWC that Lasha would be pulled out, I was surprised he showed up.
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Yousefi's clean at 263 is the easiest clean I've ever seen at 260kg or more. Until he can snatch 200 we're going to see some great swinging for the fences from him on 3rd attempts.
Hard to say what Rubaiawi's ceiling is, I dont think its 492kg, but its going to be fun to watch. 4 lifters totaling 450+ is pretty rare.
Lalayan must think he is cursed. Finally saw off Lasha and no Gor in this competition - then these guys come along.
Hard to say what Rubaiawi's ceiling is, I dont think its 492kg, but its going to be fun to watch. 4 lifters totaling 450+ is pretty rare.
Lalayan must think he is cursed. Finally saw off Lasha and no Gor in this competition - then these guys come along.
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Men's supers was a great competition to watch, women's was not.
Ali Ammar Rubiawi reminds me of Lasha, without the same sense of balance and leg drive in the pull. It could become problematic if he doesn't work on it (e.g. Lasha always doing no-foot work). But on the other hand, his jerk seems to have more sharpness (albeit at lesser weights). If he can put on enough strength to improve the balance in his snatch/clean, I think it's feasible he could challenge some of Lasha's lifts.
Yousefi's clean and jerks being red lighted for oscillation is a reminder that Jury is a political appointment, not a meritocracy.
Ali Ammar Rubiawi reminds me of Lasha, without the same sense of balance and leg drive in the pull. It could become problematic if he doesn't work on it (e.g. Lasha always doing no-foot work). But on the other hand, his jerk seems to have more sharpness (albeit at lesser weights). If he can put on enough strength to improve the balance in his snatch/clean, I think it's feasible he could challenge some of Lasha's lifts.
Yousefi's clean and jerks being red lighted for oscillation is a reminder that Jury is a political appointment, not a meritocracy.
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The scoreboard (in the hall) for 258 IRI didn't say why it wasn't given, while it did for 252 ARM. Not sure what happened there TBH. The whip/body motion was the same for all three of Alireza's.
I'm also confused why Li Yan went 146-147. She did 149 already...? Load the bar to 150. Before watching the video I was certain a mistake happened, time ran out. But they showed the back and there was no arguing or commotion.
I haven't watched all categories yet.
I'd bet CHN higher ups are not happy about losing to PRK in the medal standings in China. Lei 85 improved more than was to be expected, but there's now a complete gap at 70-75 which was their bread and butter going back to Zhan 1996.
I'm also confused why Li Yan went 146-147. She did 149 already...? Load the bar to 150. Before watching the video I was certain a mistake happened, time ran out. But they showed the back and there was no arguing or commotion.
I haven't watched all categories yet.
I'd bet CHN higher ups are not happy about losing to PRK in the medal standings in China. Lei 85 improved more than was to be expected, but there's now a complete gap at 70-75 which was their bread and butter going back to Zhan 1996.