The Classic Lifts: Olympic Weightlifting
A podcast for fans of Olympic Weightlifting by fans of Olympic Weightlifting. Our passion as athletes and fans brings an outlook of weightlifting we know you'll enjoy.
We will discuss both current and historical events of Florida WSO local events, USAW National Events, and IWF international events.
Podcasting since 2024 • 5 episodes
The Classic Lifts: Olympic Weightlifting
Latest Episodes
LSUS: Aaron Adams - 3x National Champion and LSUS Collegiate Coach
Aaron Adams comes on The Classic Lifts to discuss his time as an athlete, the glory days of LSUS, his role at LSUS as a professor and collegiate team coach, the upcoming Tyr weightlifting shoes, and more. LSUS Weightlifting Instagr...
September 14, 2024
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Episode 5
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56:23
Interview: Travis Cooper
7x National Champion and international team member, Travis Cooper, comes on the podcast to discuss his weightlifting career as an athlete, being the New England WSO President, and the mindset of champion.Travis Cooper's podcast - Th...
September 10, 2024
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Episode 4
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58:22
Interview: Gabe Chhum
Gabe Chhum is a multi-time USAW team member and Jr World Champion. We discuss his journey from football to elite lifter, competing at Sr Worlds his first year of weightlifting, and his favorite lifters of all time.
September 08, 2024
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Episode 3
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36:42
Weightlifting Conversations: AO2, Paris Olympics, Mattie Rogers, and more
Coach Ben comes on to discuss AO2, Paris Olympics, Mattie rogers, and more.
September 08, 2024
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Episode 2
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50:37
Interview: Jonathan Garcia - Jr Worlds Team member turned World Record Powerlifter
Jonathan Garcia was an elite national lifter working his way onto the international stage, representing the US at the 2008 JR World Championship before life events forced him to step away from the barbell. Jonathan discovers powerlifting later ...
September 08, 2024
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Episode 1
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1:08:27