Weightlifting

Description: Test your knowledge about the sport of weightlifting, where athletes compete in lifting barbells with weights.
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Which weightlifting exercise involves lifting a barbell from the ground to a standing position?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Deadlift

  4. Squat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The deadlift is a weightlifting exercise where the barbell is lifted from the ground to a standing position in one motion.

What is the maximum weight lifted in a single attempt in the men's heavyweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. 263 kg

  2. 275 kg

  3. 287 kg

  4. 302 kg


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lasha Talakhadze of Georgia lifted 287 kg in the men's heavyweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record.

Which country has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. United States

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics, with a total of 149 medals (64 gold, 51 silver, and 34 bronze).

What is the minimum age requirement for competing in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics?

  1. 16 years

  2. 18 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 22 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for competing in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics is 18 years.

Which weightlifting exercise involves lifting a barbell from the ground to the shoulders in one motion?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Deadlift

  4. Squat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The snatch is a weightlifting exercise where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders in one motion.

What is the maximum weight lifted in a single attempt in the women's heavyweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. 261 kg

  2. 272 kg

  3. 283 kg

  4. 294 kg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Li Wenwen of China lifted 272 kg in the women's heavyweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics, setting a new world record.

Which country has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. England

  2. Australia

  3. Canada

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

England has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, with a total of 105 medals (35 gold, 36 silver, and 34 bronze).

What is the minimum age requirement for competing in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. 16 years

  2. 18 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 22 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for competing in weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games is 16 years.

Which weightlifting exercise involves lifting a barbell from the shoulders to overhead in one motion?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Deadlift

  4. Squat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The clean and jerk is a weightlifting exercise where the barbell is lifted from the shoulders to overhead in one motion.

What is the maximum weight lifted in a single attempt in the men's lightweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. 169 kg

  2. 177 kg

  3. 185 kg

  4. 193 kg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shogo Mori of Japan lifted 177 kg in the men's lightweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics, setting a new Olympic record.

Which country has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Asian Games?

  1. China

  2. South Korea

  3. Japan

  4. Iran


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Asian Games, with a total of 198 medals (92 gold, 60 silver, and 46 bronze).

What is the minimum age requirement for competing in weightlifting at the Asian Games?

  1. 16 years

  2. 18 years

  3. 20 years

  4. 22 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for competing in weightlifting at the Asian Games is 18 years.

Which weightlifting exercise involves lifting a barbell from the ground to the shoulders in two motions?

  1. Snatch

  2. Clean and Jerk

  3. Deadlift

  4. Squat


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The clean is a weightlifting exercise where the barbell is lifted from the ground to the shoulders in two motions.

What is the maximum weight lifted in a single attempt in the women's lightweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics?

  1. 121 kg

  2. 129 kg

  3. 137 kg

  4. 145 kg


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hidilyn Diaz of the Philippines lifted 129 kg in the women's lightweight division at the 2020 Summer Olympics, setting a new Olympic record.

Which country has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Pan American Games?

  1. United States

  2. Cuba

  3. Colombia

  4. Mexico


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has won the most medals in weightlifting at the Pan American Games, with a total of 134 medals (51 gold, 42 silver, and 41 bronze).

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