The world’s elite weightlifting athletes return to the Olympic platform with 14 events contested over 10 days (with a two-day break in between). The networks and digital platforms of NBC Universal ...

Athletes must stay completely on the platform when attempting a lift. Provides lower-back support during the lift. Must be worn outside the athlete's clothes can be a maximum of 12cm in width.

What happens when a world-class sprinter trades the track for the platform? Watch this Olympic runner take on Olympic weightlifting - with zero experience and 100% confidence. Spoiler: muscles ...