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milsy | paralympic powerlifting? | 30-08-2012 @ 16:04 | |
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | I'm not trying to be a dick about this But do you think its fair for dwarfs/midgets to compete in parlympic powerlifting against people that for example are paralyzed from the waste down just seems abit odd to me when you consider dwarfs and midgets often dominate lower wieght classes in able body comps | ||
drew | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:08 | |
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq | Before it kicks off any idea when/where it will be shown? | ||
milsy | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:11 | |
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | It's on now men's 48kg class I'm having to watch it on parlympic.org site as the bbc are knobs and not giving it any attention | ||
drew | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:12 | |
I thought Joplin choked on a sandwich? Member 616, 8404 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 220530.0 kgs @ 78.8kgs UnEq | Damn it at work | ||
ben66 | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:15 | |
Why get fat to look big? Member 1330, 4797 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 305805.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | Give them a break, they're only wee. | ||
1369phil | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:18 | |
doesnt work hard enough in the gym Member 1492, 2138 posts SQ 170, BP 145, DL 195510.0 kgs @ 112kgs UnEq | Aren't their a load of categories that put similar disabilities together in each class - thus "dwarves" would be unlikely to compete against a normal sized dude who lost his legs ?? | ||
ItsaSecret | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:31 | |
close to being re-banned Member 3955, 822 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 250610.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | lol dwarves have awesome squats, no its not fair they aren't paraplegics or paralyzed, just veritcally challenged | ||
1369phil | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:36 | |
doesnt work hard enough in the gym Member 1492, 2138 posts SQ 170, BP 145, DL 195510.0 kgs @ 112kgs UnEq | Just found this : All athletes have an impairment in their lower limbs or hips, which would prohibit them to compete in able-bodied weightlifting. For example, athletes with a single or double amputation through or above the ankle or stiffness of the knee joint would be eligible to compete. All eligible athletes compete in one sport class, but in different weight categories just like their able-bodied counterparts in weightlifting. These dudes are strapped to a long bench - zero arch , zero leg drive (durr) - Rahman is going to try 300kg (allegedly) - which is insane | ||
milsy | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 16:42 | |
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | 1369phil said:Just found this : All athletes have an impairment in their lower limbs or hips, which would prohibit them to compete in able-bodied weightlifting. For example, athletes with a single or double amputation through or above the ankle or stiffness of the knee joint would be eligible to compete. All eligible athletes compete in one sport class, but in different weight categories just like their able-bodied counterparts in weightlifting. These dudes are strapped to a long bench - zero arch , zero leg drive (durr) - Rahman is going to try 300kg (allegedly) - which is insane Eh well how come there's a dwarf competing in the 48's who walked onto platform layed flat on bench with an arch and lifted | ||
deleted2_20210523 | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 17:31 | |
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq | deleted | ||
Simeon | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 17:33 | |
tight in the hole Member 2057, 3121 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260605.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | milsy said: Eh well how come there's a dwarf competing in the 48's who walked onto platform layed flat on bench with an arch and lifted I think dwarfs often have problem with their bones etc - and bowed legs etc. Maybe he had one of these complications?? | ||
baldt | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 17:36 | |
Member 1589, 1219 posts SQ 300, BP 260, DL 345905.0 kgs @ 108kgs Eq | I was in the gym last night and watched a dwarf running on the treadmill for 15 mins. it was the most entertaining thing I have seen all week. he got a bit carried away and could barely reach the emergency stop thing at the end, thought he was going to shoot off the back. | ||
rob0210 | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 17:39 | |
Member 1723, 821 posts SQ 280, BP 200, DL 330810.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Don;t think there's a rule against having an arch. I know what you mean though Dave about dwarves being much stronger for their bodyweight. I was helping a potential dwarf powerlifter when he was aiming to compete in the paralympics, he could do 165 @ 67.5 BW and that wasn't even the required standard | ||
mr4130 | ... | 30-08-2012 @ 18:44 | |
Member 3366, 247 posts SQ 200, BP 150, DL 230580.0 kgs @ 92kgs UnEq | milsy said:It's on now men's 48kg class I'm having to watch it on parlympic.org site as the bbc are knobs and not giving it any attention Isn't the coverage for the paralympics being done by Channel 4? | ||
Funky_monkey | ... | 31-08-2012 @ 13:42 | |
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5120 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | kirkynick said:Isn't the South African runner who competed at the Olympics also competing in the Paralympics? Yes he is. | ||