Atlanta 1996: Suleymanoglu vs. Leonidis

[marcovirtual]

Guys, you have to see this video. Any fan of weightlifting must see this.



Two things I simply love about this video:

1) Differently from what we usually see at the olympics in television, this documentary focus a lot on the people's emotions. It's so good that sometimes I want to help the athletes lift these big weights.

2) How can someone the size of Naim lift something so heavy? THAT'S NOT HUMAN, MAN! And it's more motivational than any self-help bullshit you can read.

If anyone knows of other videos depicting weightlifting contests in a similar manner, please post it in the forums! It makes me see that there is much more to the sport of weightlifting than the eye can see.

[Rugger]

Very cool video.

The battle for gold at the Olympics this year was intense, with a very emotional finish:

[marcovirtual]

Oh yeah, when I saw him celebrating I almost cried! Awesome!