Perfect Sixes at the Olympics: The Weightlifters Who Couldn't Miss

2008-10-03 15:08:00

Going six for six is always a thrill for a weightlifter, but when you do it at the Olympics, it's even better.

Much to his delight, Evengy Chigishev completed this 250-kg clean and jerk at the 2008 Olympics, putting an exclamation point on a perfect performance by the personable Russian weightlifter. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. photo.

Continuing where he left off in his last installment, top American weightlifting coach Jim Schmitz reviews perfect performances at recent Olympics, including Beijing 2008.

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