World Record In Tallinn
History in Color: April 14, 1972, Tallinn, Estonia – Middle heavyweight David Rigert of Shakhty, Russia sets a new clean-and-jerk world record (210kg) at the 1972 USSR Weightlifting Championships in Tallinn.
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The Magic Of Being A Bird
The American Goldfinch is taking off. It’s almost instant. And it’s magic. Instant magic!
After the Medal Ceremony in Tokyo
History in Color: Bronze medalist Norbert Schemansky of Detroit, USA and new Olympic champion Leonid Zhabotinsky of Zaporozhye, Ukraine are having a brief conversation backstage after the end of the super heavyweight medal ceremony...
Russ Knipp (USA)
History in Color: 2x U.S. Olympian and an outstanding presser, Russ Knipp (1942-2006) of Pittsburgh, PA was a popular Olympic weightlifter among the athletes and the Iron Game followers. Nick-named as “the knipper”, “the...
Pete George Wins the Snatch Competition
History in Color: October 14, 1950 – Peter George of Team USA snatches the top result (125kg) for the middleweights at the 1950 World Championship in Paris, France. Peter won both the snatch and clean-and-jerk...
Nor’easter Inside Out: “Do You Know Who We Are?”
Outside… “Hey, you… Stay away from us? Do you know who we are?” “Sparrows?” The storm is almost over. Not the chirping conversations. Just some Nor’easter Inside Out in March 2018.
Nor’easter Inside Out: Bernie C.
Inside… Bernie C. is fully aware of the concept of Nor’easter. He saw it before. He heard it on the news. He hears it outside.
