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Welcome to the Games and Beyond

One of the most dramatic sports on the Olympic programme, Weightlifting should deliver plenty of action for London 2012, with 260 lifters competing for gold in no fewer than 15 different events.

Learn the basic rules of the sport, marvel at the Olympic records that the London 2012 contenders will be seeking to beat, read about the Team GB hopefuls who are working hard ahead of the Games, and discover how the sport can make you stronger, leaner and fitter.