This year nobody could overcome 200 kilos in a men’s class of 89. Except one. Karlos lifted 221! He came to prove that human potential has no limits!
But it seems it proves the opposite! Let’s rewind!
8 year ago there was no 89-kilo class. Nearest was 85 and Rostami lifted 220. Yes it’s one kilo less, but compare their bodies!
30 years ago the nearest weight class was 90 and Kahi lifted 235. Much more! But, this time Kahi is heavier! This weight class change is like a Shell game: we kind of feel cheated, don’t we?
But 37 years ago in a weight class of 82.5 Zlatev lifted 225. So now that Zlatev weighs less and lifts more, we can say that there is no improvement in a middle weight for 37 years.
Our bodies are physical and therefore physically limited. But weightlifting also is a test of a spirit that knows no limits. What do you think of human potential?
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