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1999 World Weightlifting Championships – Men's 56 Kg
The Men's Bantamweight Weightlifting Event (56 kg) is the lightest men's weight class event at the weightlifting competition, limited to competitors with a maximum of 56 kilograms of body mass. The competition at the 1999 World Weightlifting Championships took place in Athens, Greece on November 22, 1999. Each lifter performed in both the snatch and clean and jerk The clean and jerk is a composite of two weightlifting movements, most often performed with a barbell: the clean and the jerk. During the ''clean'', the lifter moves the barbell from the floor to a racked position across the deltoids, without rest ... lifts, with the final score being the sum of the lifter's best result in each. The athlete received three attempts in each of the two lifts; the score for the lift was the heaviest weight successfully lifted. Medalists Records Results New records ReferencesWeightlifting Databank [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weight Class
Weight classes are divisions of competition used to match competitors against others of their own size. Weight classes are used in a variety of sports including Rowing (sport), rowing, Weightlifting#Weightlifting sports, weight lifting, and especially combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Alternatives to formal weight classes include catch weight and openweight. The existence of weight divisions gives rise to the practice of weight cutting. To be the largest individual in a weight division is perceived as advantageous; therefore many athletes lose weight through dieting and dehydration prior to weigh-ins to qualify for a lower weight class. Comparison Below are selected maximum weight limits for the major classes in different sports. See also * Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu weight classes *Weight class (boxing), Boxing weight classes *Judo#Weight divisions, Judo weight classes *Kickboxing weight classes *Mixed martial arts weig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oleksandr Likhvald
Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Likhvald (; born September 9, 1978) is a retired male weightlifter from Ukraine. He competed for his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the men's bantamweight division (– 56 kg), finishing in 9th place in the final standings. He competed at world championships, most recently at the 2003 World Weightlifting Championships The 2003 in sports, 2003 World Weightlifting Championships were held in Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from November 14 to November 22, 2003. Medal summary Men Women Medal table Ranking by Big (Total result) medals Ranki .... Major results References External links * 1978 births Living people Ukrainian male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters for Ukraine Weightlifters at the 2000 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Ukrainian sportsmen 21st-century Ukrainian sportsmen {{Ukraine-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
László Tancsics
László Tancsics (born 19 May 1978) is a Hungarian weightlifter. He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (), and officially branded as Athens 2004 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece. The Games saw 10,625 athletes .... References External links * 1978 births Living people Hungarian male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters for Hungary Weightlifters at the 2004 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Zalaegerszeg {{Hungary-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Hamid (weightlifter)
Ali ibn Abi Talib (; ) was the fourth Rashidun caliph who ruled from until his assassination in 661, as well as the first Shia Imam. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Born to Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad, Ali was raised by his elder cousin Muhammad and was among the first to accept his teachings. Ali played a pivotal role in the early years of Islam when Muslims were severely persecuted in Mecca. After immigration () to Medina in 622, Muhammad gave his daughter Fatima to Ali in marriage and swore a pact of brotherhood with him. Ali served as Muhammad's secretary and deputy in this period, and was the flag bearer of his army. Numerous sayings of Muhammad praise Ali, the most controversial of which was uttered in 632 at the Ghadir Khumm, "Whoever I am his , this Ali is his ." The interpretation of the polysemous Arabic word is disputed: For Shia Muslims, Muhammad thus invested Ali with his religious and political authorit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viktor Yansky
Viktor Yansky (born 30 July 1969) is an Uzbekistani weightlifter. He competed in the men's flyweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, .... References 1969 births Living people Uzbekistani male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters for Uzbekistan Weightlifters at the 1996 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Samarkand Weightlifters at the 1998 Asian Games Asian Games competitors for Uzbekistan 20th-century Uzbekistani people 21st-century Uzbekistani sportsmen {{Uzbekistan-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luis Medrano
Luis Enrique Medrano Toj (born ) is a Guatemalan male weightlifter, competing in the 56 kg category and representing Guatemala at international competitions. He participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in the 54 kg event and at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 56 kg event. He competed at world championships, most recently at the 1999 World Weightlifting Championships The 1999 World Weightlifting Championships were held at Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus, Athens, Greece from November 21 to November 28, 1999. It was the main qualifying events in the sport for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australi .... Major results References External links * 1976 births Living people Guatemalan male weightlifters Weightlifters at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic weightlifters for Guatemala Place of birth missing (living people) Weightlifters at the 1999 Pan American Games Weightlifters at the 2003 Pan American Games Weightlifters at the 1996 Summer Olympics Pan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Hernández
Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant forms of Johnny include Johnnie, Johnney, Johhny, Johnni and Johni. The masculine Johnny can be rendered into Scottish Gaelic as . Notable people and characters named Johnny or Johnnie include: People Johnny * Johnny 3 Tears (born 1981/82), American musician * Johnny Adams (1932–1998), American singer * Johnny Aba (born 1956), Papua New Guinean professional boxer * Johnny Abarrientos (born 1970), Filipino professional basketball player * Johnny Abbes GarcÃa (1924–1967), chief of the government intelligence office of the Dominican Republic * Johnny Abel (1947–1995), Canadian politician * Johnny Abrego (born 1962), former Major League baseball player * Johnny Ace (1929–1954), American rhythm and blues singer * Johnny Adair (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuji Kikuzuma
is a Japanese weightlifter. He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 2000 Summer Olympics The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, officially branded as Sydney 2000, and also known as the Games of the New Millennium, were an international multi-sport event held from 15 September to 1 October .... References 1978 births Living people Japanese male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters for Japan Weightlifters at the 2000 Summer Olympics Place of birth missing (living people) Weightlifters at the 2002 Asian Games Asian Games weightlifters for Japan 21st-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nelson Castro (weightlifter)
Nelson Castro Velásquez (born March 29, 1974, in Roldanillo, Valle del Cauca) is a retired weightlifter from Colombia, who competed for his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. He twice won a medal at the Pan American Games The Pan American Games, known as the Pan Am Games, is a continental multi-sport event in the Americas. It features thousands of athletes participating in competitions to win different summer sports. It is held among athletes from nations of th ... in the Men's Flyweight (– 56 kg) division. Referencessports-reference 1974 births Living people Sportspeople from Valle del Cauca Department Colombian male weightlifters Olympic weightlifters for Colombia Weightlifters at the 1996 Summer Olympics Weightlifters at the 2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifters at the 2004 Summer Olympics Weightlifters at the 1999 Pan American Games Weightlifters at the 2003 Pan American Games Pan American Games gold medalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igor Grabucea
Igor Grabucea (born 29 April 1976) is a Moldovan weightlifter. His personal best is 267.5 kg. He competed in Weightlifting at the 2008 Summer Olympics Weightlifting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China were held from August 9 to August 19. Competitions were conducted at the Beihang University Gymnasium. The medal records at the 2008 Games were heavily amended following a ... in the 56 kg division finishing fourteenth with 239 kg. He is 5 ft 1 inches tall and weighs 123 lb. Notes and references External links Athlete Biographyat beijing2008 Moldovan male weightlifters 1976 births Living people Weightlifters at the 2008 Summer Olympics Olympic weightlifters for Moldova European Weightlifting Championships medalists 20th-century Moldovan people 21st-century Moldovan sportsmen {{Moldova-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koki Tagashira
is a Japanese male weightlifter, competing in the 56 kg category and representing Japan at international competitions. He participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 56 kg event. He competed at world championships, most recently at the 1999 World Weightlifting Championships The 1999 World Weightlifting Championships were held at Peace and Friendship Stadium in Piraeus, Athens, Greece from November 21 to November 28, 1999. It was the main qualifying events in the sport for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australi .... Major results References External links * 1973 births Living people Japanese male weightlifters Weightlifters at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic weightlifters for Japan Sportspeople from Fukushima Prefecture Place of birth missing (living people) {{Japan-weightlifting-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Éric Bonnel
Éric Bonnel (born 18 August 1974 in Haubourdin, Nord) is a French retired weightlifter. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996 1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo .... His best finish was the 11th place in the men's bantamweight division in 1996. References External links * * * 1974 births Living people French male weightlifters Weightlifters at the 1996 Summer Olympics Weightlifters at the 2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifters at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic weightlifters for France Weightlifters from Nord (French department) Mediterranean Games bronze medalists for France Mediterranean Games medalists in weightlifting Competitors at the 2001 Mediterranean Games Competitors at the 2005 Mediterranean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
