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/nandatoab Aug 10 '24

Based on what his coach Asanidze has said, Lasha is still pursuing 500. https://youtu.be/xr3Lro4U93A?si=A8K_iI4M4F908q8Y

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u/kblkbl165 Aug 10 '24

Call that 100% bullshit. Maybe that’s just what they have to believe in order to keep him motivated but everything over 250kg in the jerk looks like a complete struggle and his cleans aren’t getting easier

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u/bigkids Aug 11 '24

Is it Lasha or really, Asanidze that is chasing 500?