The Global Game
Overview
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IOC on Weightlifting
Competition format, equipment, glossary and history.
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Olympic-style Weightlifting: An Introduction
Article discussing the basics of the sport.
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Introduction to Weightlifting
History of the sport, basic techniques and rules.
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Olympic Weightlifting on the Web
Large list of links and resources.
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Glossary on Weightlifting, Bodybuilding
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Weightlifting in General
An introduction inclusing some historical aspects
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The Coach
Information on lifting and throwing training. Free newsletter and free ebooks.
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Weightlifting History
Early history, competition history and women's history.
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Lift Up
History of Olympic weightlifting. Records, rules and hall of fame.
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Olympic History
Brief History of the sport in the Olympics from LiftUP.
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A History of Weightlifting
From Tom Goegebuer
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Juggernaut's Olympic Weightlifting Forum
Discussions of the sport and training.
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Go Heavy's Olympic Forum
Discussing news of the sport and training ideas.
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International Weightlifting Federation
Boasting 167 affiliated nations, the sport's overall governing body. World records, results and rankings.
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Australian Weightlifting Federation
Australia's recognized governing organization for weightlifting. Results, calendar, rules and records.
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European Weightlifting Federation
Comprised of 45 affiliated national federations. Records, results and news.
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British
Weight Lifter's Association - Britain's governing body. Standards, calendar, results.
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Hellenic Weightlifting Federation
History of the sport and Greek participation. Records and competition calendar.
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