I think Ilya's only real competition at 105 will be Aramnau (if he can ever get his act together) and David Bedzhanyan (current CJ world record holder, IF he can get his snatch up). In 2016, Akkaev and Klokov will be too old to really be in the running. So unless some new young guy rises up in 105 (like Aramnau did in 2008), it'll be a battle between those 3.

Another question on my mind is whether China will be able to field any good lifters in the heavyweight classes (85kg+ and up). Lu Yong is done, but it seems like China's stacked 77kg division will have at least one guy moving up (maybe that 17 year old kid that almost clean and power jerked 211kg in nationals). Watching the Chinese National games at 94kg and 105kg... man those divisions are super weak, barely if even outlifting the 77s.

Drowsy

United States4876 Posts

October 29 2012 20:02 GMT

#443

90kg/106kg today. Best total I've put together since I got injured and moved to North Carolina.

On October 28 2012 08:39 AoN.DimSum wrote:
Entropic, how is your power jerk?

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=420448594676637&set=t.697597447&type=3&theater

ilya illin liked my picture!

OMG I'm jealous hahhaha that's him alright! I friended you on FB btw.

Yeah I think Ilya would crush 105 pretty hard, and this is about the most opportune time possible with Dolega, Akkaev, and Klokov all getting near retirement age and Aramanau not having his shit together. Even if all of those competitors were still in their prime I have a feeling 105 Ilya would still probably beat them handily.

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

October 29 2012 23:45 GMT

#444

oh lol I was wondering who that was. added

edit:

holy shit so impressive.

Cambium

United States16368 Posts

November 01 2012 15:13 GMT

#445

Started doing split jerks today with 60 kg, I probably looked ridiculous, but at least it was really fun

Will continue doing that.

thedeadhaji

39489 Posts

November 07 2012 04:39 GMT

#446

did C&J 100lbs 5x3 today, working my way back up after a back injury.

decafchicken

United States20021 Posts

November 28 2012 00:42 GMT

#447

Just been doing a lot of singles around 80% in snatch/cj for the last few days to get ready for comp. Did 5-6 singles for snatch at 100kg then hit 110 and 120 first try right after. Technique is feeling a lot better, arms more relaxed and getting under the bar.

Only 3 days out from competition till me and dimsum tear it up :D last training day tomorrow

MeShiet

Canada290 Posts

November 28 2012 04:11 GMT

#448

Is this the American Open you're talking about decaf? Will there be streams?

decafchicken

United States20021 Posts

November 28 2012 04:52 GMT

#449

Yep! And there should be, dimsum might know more.

Entropic

Canada2837 Posts

November 28 2012 06:20 GMT

#450

Ian Wilson still competing at 94kg?

What's your guys' listed opening totals??

decafchicken

United States20021 Posts

November 28 2012 13:49 GMT

#451

I don't see Ian on the start list but he might still be there. I'm opening 280 and dimsum is opening 200. The start list is up on USA weightlifting page. I lift Friday at 5 PST

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

November 28 2012 15:28 GMT

#452

hmmm not really sure. I had the flu a couple weeks agi and my training has been shit since. Not looking forward to this meet at all lol.

decafchicken

United States20021 Posts

November 28 2012 15:47 GMT

#453

Newb, learn to bomb the flu with vit d :-P you'll be fine power up gogo

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

November 28 2012 15:55 GMT

#454

On November 29 2012 00:47 decafchicken wrote:
Newb, learn to bomb the flu with vit d :-P you'll be fine power up gogo

Yeah I did not take enough vit D. Realized it was a mistake....

Malinor

Germany4727 Posts

November 28 2012 23:24 GMT

#455

Alright, I don't even know if there is gonna be a stream for the American Open, but just for reference.

Decaf (Scott Peterson) lifts in the 94B group which should start at:
November 30th
05:00pm PST
08:00pm EST
02:00 CET (December 1st)

DimSum (David Luk) lifts in the 62A group, which should start at:
December 1st
08:30am PST
11:30am EST
17:30 CET

I am like 95% sure this is right. Will add a stream if there is one available (but there should be one, right?)

Stream (most likely):
http://www.justin.tv/cwfund