China is a traditional powerhouse when it comes to weightlifting competitions at Olympic level, with the athletes having already set several Olympic and world records. At the Sydney 2000 Games, the women’s team swept all four events it entered –the first year that Chinese women were permitted to compete. (via ibtimes) Photo: Kevin Frayer
Chinese Weightlifters Prepare
Winning a spot on China’s Olympic weightlifting squad can be more difficult than the Olympics itself. Photo: Kevin Frayer
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