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a sport where participants lift heavy weights in predefined movements or exercises
What is "weightlifting"?
Weightlifting is a sport that involves lifting heavy weights in a controlled and structured manner to test strength and technique. Athletes compete in two main events: the snatch and the clean and jerk. In the snatch, the lifter lifts the weight in one continuous motion from the ground to overhead. In the clean and jerk, the weight is lifted in two stages: first to the shoulders, then overhead. Success in weightlifting relies on both physical strength and skillful technique. The sport is featured in competitions like the Olympic Games, where athletes compete to lift the heaviest weights in their weight classes.
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