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.
Episodes
15 episodes
Interview: Wil Fleming
Wil Fleming is the coach of USAW lifter Mary Theisen-Lappen. Wil is also the Owner of One Kilo, a high level weightlifting club and company producing the best knee sleeves on the market. Enjoy!https://1kilo.shop/
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Episode 15
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53:40
Seb Ostrowicz (Weightlifting House)
Seb and I have a great conversation about all things weightlifting, including the Paris Olympics and the historical 73kg upset.
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Episode 14
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58:01
Interview: Tripp Morris
Tripp is the father and coach of Hampton Morris, arguably the best US male weightlifter of all time. We discuss his journey as a coach, Hampton's Olympic Journey, and the future of both himself and Hampton.
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Episode 13
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1:08:26
Interview: Caden Cahoy
Caden is the 2024 73kg class Jr World Champion and a top ranked USA Weightlifter. Caden nearly qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly missing a 193kg Clean & Jerk to qualify and match the American record set by Olympian CJ Cummings...
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Episode 12
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54:51
Interview: Kyle Fields | 1440 Head Coach
Kyle Fields is a head coach for 1440 Collective, a renown USAW Weightlifting gym gaining notoriety from the incredible athletes they're producing.
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Episode 11
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1:03:13
Interview: Cory Aun | FHSAA Coach and Master's Weightlifter
Cory Aun is a teacher and coach at St. Cloud Highschool. He has coached many FHSAA state champion athletes and is also a gifted Master's Weightlifter. Enjoy!
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Episode 10
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1:05:29
Interview: Kilos Against Cancer | Adler Edwards
Adler Edwards is the owner and founder of Kilos Against Cancer. Kilos Against Cancer donates to the people and families affected by cancer. Listen to his story and vision for Kilos Against Cancer in this inspiring episode. You can donat...
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Episode 9
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43:38
Jr Worlds | Wine and Weightlifting
My lovely wife and I have a fun discussion about the USAW performance at JR Worlds over a couple glasses of wine!
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Episode 8
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36:22
Interview: Danny Camargo
Senior International Coach Danny Camargo comes on the podcast to discuss his journey from athlete to coach, USAW, and his coaching philosophy
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Episode 7
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59:11
LSUS: Sean Hutchinson - University Worlds Silver Medalist and American Open Champion
Sean Hutchinson is a Florida Elite Team Member, LSUS alumnus, elite 61kg weightlifter, and my good friend. Sean comes on the podcast to discuss his National Championships curse, LSUS, his goals as a elite masters lifter, the phenom...
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Episode 6
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58:07
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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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Episode 1
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1:08:27