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List Of European Championships Medalists In Powerlifting (men)
This is a list of european championships medalists in men's powerlifting. The various federations of powerlifting have their own championships. The European Powerlifting Federation European, or Europeans, or Europeneans, may refer to: In general * ''European'', an adjective referring to something of, from, or related to Europe ** Ethnic groups in Europe ** Demographics of Europe ** European cuisine, the cuisines of Europe ...'s (EPF) recognition by the International Olympic Committee as the official governing body, as well its longevity has resulted in their championships being deemed the official european championships, and the results of these are shown below. Current categories - Classic -59 kg -66 kg -74 kg -83 kg -93 kg -105 kg -120 kg 120+ kg Current categories - Equipped -59 kg -66 kg -74 kg -83 kg -93 kg -105 kg -120 kg 120+ kg Old categories -52 kg -56 kg -60 kg -67.5 kg -75 kg -82.5 kg -90 kg -100 kg -110 kg -125 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as "odd lifts", which followed the same three-attempt format but used a wider variety of events, akin to strongman competition. Eventually odd lifts became standardized to the current three. In competition, lifts may be performed equipped or un-equipped (typically referred to as 'classic' or 'raw' lifting in the IPF specifically). Equipment in this context refers to a supportive bench shirt or squat/deadlift suit or briefs. In some federations, knee wraps are permitted in the equipped but not un-equipped division; in others, they may be used in both equipped and un-equipped lifting. Weight belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, and special footwear may also be u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |