Olympic Sports Coverage: Event History, Rules & Athlete Profiles

Elite sporting events are defined by official rules, specialized athlete profiles, and the rigorous mental health challenges of elite competition.

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Olympic Weightlifting Diets

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jim Thomas

Diets for Olympic weightlifters mirror the diets of non-Olympic weightlifters. Olympic weightlifters compete in two events: the one-movement jerk and the two-movement snatch. Both Olympic and non-Olympic weightlifters need technical skills, flexibility, speed and strength to succeed and improve in your sports.