7th International Eleiko Women’s Weightlifting Grand Prix

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2009

The 2010 edition of the Eleiko Women’s Weightlifting Grand Prix has been announced by Konrad Hoegg, head of the organizing committee, who asked IronMind® for help communicating word of this competition throughout North, Central and South America, especially.

Columbian weightlifter Angelina Medina ripped this 100-kg, the first of three successful attempts she made in the snatch at the 2008 Olympics. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo.
Columbian weightlifter Angelina Medina ripped this 100-kg, the first of three successful attempts she made in the snatch at the 2008 Olympics.  IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo.


Features such as both a women’s and girl’s category, team scoring and cash prizes are part of what sets the Eleiko Women’s Weightlifting Grand Prix apart.  The competition is scheduled for May 13 - 16 in Ohrdruf, Germany.  The preliminary entry deadline is March 14, 2010 and the final entry deadline is April 14, 2010.

For full details, please email Konrad Hoegg: Eleiko-News@gmx.net.

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