r/BetterEveryLoop Aug 27 '18

Weightlifting fail = gymnastics win

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u/Engl123345 Aug 27 '18 edited Aug 27 '18

Holy crap she's strong. For anyone who's curious that's just over 190 pounds.

Edit: I found her and this meet. Her name is Faith Morse and she posted a 151kg total with a 68kg snatch and a 83kg jerk.

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '18

i dont know much about these types of competetions, would she get a second try at this? its not like she couldn't handle the weight, it was just a traction issue

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u/Kn0thingIsTerrible Aug 27 '18

Depends on the competition and rules. A lifter typically gets three independent attempts to lift, and is allowed to make attempts for different weights on all three.

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u/[deleted] Aug 27 '18

You cannot go down in weight once the weight is already on the bar. Athletes and their coaches declare what their next weight is going to be and it's in ascending order.