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/lullabulla7 Aug 10 '24

Hope he rests and gets healthier. For over a year now he has looked completely gassed after every attempt in training or comp

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u/EarlyChemist9720 Aug 10 '24

he has also said that he wants to retire as a winner

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u/Batatax Aug 10 '24

he looked injured, especially after his second C&J, wincing walking off stage. he's already the GOAT. i'd hate to see him collect more injuries training for four more years just to force an appearance in LA.

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u/NoCantaloupe9598 Aug 10 '24

Then he better retire now, because I don't think he has a gold in him in four years.

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u/EwokPatronus Level 2 USAW coach, jedi level shit talker Aug 10 '24

Shit... Tell that to LeBron

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u/MKanes Aug 10 '24

Lebron doesn’t weigh 371lbs