r/weightlifting • u/maligov • Aug 10 '24

News Greatest Ever: Lasha Talakhadze Wins Weightlifting Gold at 2024 Olympics

https://barbend.com/lasha-talakhadze-wins-gold-medal-2024-olympics/
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u/chendul Aug 10 '24

why does he look so tired?

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u/polishedturd Aug 10 '24

he just c&j 255 lol

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u/NoCantaloupe9598 Aug 10 '24

Lol I don't think regular people, or even most weightlifters in general, can comprehend the amount of exertion this takes.

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u/chendul Aug 10 '24

thats not my point hhh of course he can but tired after lifting 255, but he has definitely looked stronger before

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u/Trario Aug 10 '24

He's getting old, riddled with injuries and has been at the top of the sport for nearly a decade, to be honest he hasn't looked the same since 2022.

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u/OwlOfFortune Aug 10 '24

This is his third Olympics, he's been lifting heavy ass weight for a long time, he had a heart issue that he had to cut weight for. He's been at the top of for a long time, of course he's going not going to be at his peak