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Standings
The Race to Ningbo: Hampton Morris, Li Fabin, and Sergio Massidda Headline the Men's 61kg Global Standings
2 sources · 76d ago
Injury
Global Weightlifting Injury Report: Kean Sidelined by Ankle Injury as Osei Battles Through Hamstring Tear
4 sources · 77d ago
IWF Youth Worlds
13-Year-Old Rory van Ulft Shatters World Records as Georgia Tops Medal Table at Youth Worlds
6 sources · 77d ago
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