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Re: Days 4 Session One: As I saw it.
Posted By: Jason Burnell In Response To: Re: Days 4 and 5 results are now up (Jason Burnell)
Date: Saturday, 4 October 2008, at 8:26 p.m.
Day 4 - I only got session one because I was spotting sessions 2 and 3
here we go:
Welcome to Day 4
Opening squats for the first flight started out with a surprise.
The first lifter Tapani PHUHAKKA FIN. had problems with his opener and missed the lift. Three lifters later, Francois CHAZELLE FRA also missed his opener.
Aside from these miscues the openers were typically easy, good lifts.
2nds
PHUHAKKA FIN came back and made the repeat
TAYLOR Jack CAN good lift at167.5
COMELLI Luis Angel ARG good lift at 172.5 kgs a little tough though
CHAZELLE Franηois FRA CAME up to three reds on the repeat of 200 kg
LINDSEY William USA 205 kgs - - had to replace bar 20 seconds - set up and missed lift on way down out of position?
ELLENDER Michael FRA same weight stands up easy lift 3 whites
MBONGUE Emmanuel FRA 215 kgs walks out, sets up, down and up a little slow but he CAME up with it no lift - depth
BATTISON David GBR 220 kgs bar is ready he takes the load with a grunt, gets the command and ohhh. He took it down and then came up leaning to one side and ooohhh missed it
DOS SANTOS Olicio BRA same weight bar is loaded easy lift good 2-1
MATTILA Kari SWE same weight he gets the command from ISAGOWA and takes it down- easy lift and 3 whites3rds
PHUHAKKA FIN 145 kgs is the load. Hes a very tall man for this class, Hes almost as tall as Cardella, the back spotter, as he dips under the bar looks easy as he comes up and then .he falls forward a bit and the spotters grab him
TAYLOR Jack CAN 177.5 kgs another pretty easy lift for Jack and he gets 2 whites
CHAZELLE Franηois FRA missed the first two needs this and GETS IT 2-1COMELLI Luis Angel ARG his last one was a little tough and hes jumping to 200 kgs a huge jump from his 172.5 2nd. Timed out getting under the bar
LINDSEY William USA 205 kgs he missed this on the second down and up easy but 2 reds for depthELLENDER Michael FRA 212.5 kgs here- he smoked his second at 205. Gets under the bar with 35 seconds- Gets the command at 24, Takes it down slowly and stands up fast. 3 whites
BATTISON David GBR 220 kgs easy lift but looked high to me yep - 3 redsMBONGUE Emmanuel FRA 220 kgs for the brother with the blue socks from France. Down fast and up slow locks it out and its good! 3 whites
MATTILA Kari SWE 230 kgs hes made his first two- sits back and fights it up 2 -1 good liftDOS SANTOS Olicio BRA 240 kgs good lift 3 whites
Flight 2 squats
Openers
LAURSEN Karsten DEN 205 kgs easy but looked high to me got it 2-1
GREENIDGE Herbert CAN 215 kgs good lift
RIMPILA PENTTI FIN 215 kgs slow controlled descent no lift 2-1
FRASER John CAN 220 kgs stocky guy good lift 2-1 I missed the bottom of the lift as some IPF guy from the jury walked by AGAIN
AARHUS Jens SWE 235 another stocky thick guy down and up fast 3 whites
275 kgs for MAUCHOSSE Eric FRA - takes it out takes it down and smokes it good lift 2-1
Next up BRIDGES Mike USA 277.5 kgs the epitome of thick he takes it down and blasts it up good lift 2-12nds
LAURSEN DEN 217.5 kgs - he made his opener but got a red for depth. Lets see what happens here. Down and up. Looked about the same to me. Easy lift for him 3 whites.
RIMPILA FIN 220 kgs walks out dips and comes up slow but strong 2 whites
GREENIDGE CAN 225 kgs down and up 3 lifts close on depth IMO
FRASER CAN 230 kgs long hard fight but no lift 2-1 depth
AARHUS SWE 250 kgs last one was easy and this is no different 3 whites
MAUCHOSSE FRA 290 kgs look comfortable on set up smooth lift 3 whites
BRIDGES USA 292.5 kgs sets up and smokes it easily whoa dog 2-1 NO LIFT on depth3rds LAURSEN DEN 222.5 - - hes 2 for2 so far and stands up easily here good lift 2-1
RIMPILA FIN 227.5kgs Down up and back down spotters grab it
GREENIDGE CAN 230 kgs puts up a great fight but no lift 2-1 on depth
FRASER CAN 230 kgs down nice and tight up strong but no lift 3 reds for depth
AARHUS SWE 260 kgs hes destroyed his first two lifts - this slowed him down just a little but it was good 2 whites
MAUCHOSSE FRA 300 kgs first to 660 down and up fast and 2 whites
BRIDGES Mike USA 302.5 kg he definitely can do this weight its just a matter of depth Good lift 2-1.Flight C
MWAMPKA Prince NGR 175 kgs down and up fast to 3 whites another very tall lifter with some lean
NORPILA Seppo FIN 215 comes out to Rammstein's Du Hast. Very slow descent and shoots it up fast but gets reds for depth
JORDAAN Christian RSA same weight another tall guy, lean guy easy squat 3 whites
HAKKARAINEN Petteri 225 kgs down and up 2 whites- he was coaching yesterday and is lifting today. Wonder if his strength is affected.
CARLOT Dominique FRA 227.5 no lift
MERAUT Jean Philippe FRA 240 kgs easy opener 2 whites
JENSEN Jan EDVARD 250 kgs 0 down and up like an opener should be good lift
SCHNURR Mario GER - no lift depth
TERRY Craig USA 287.5 kgs Known for his pull, his squat has steadily improved and he gets 3 whites to start the day here.
JONES Greg USA 297.5 kgs to start the day. 30 seconds to no lift on depth
Missed the last couple helping a lifter from overseas I had no idea what he was saying nor did he understand me but we made it through... I think. LolOk ..Im back with
CARLOT FRA 227.5 kgs 0 missed this one his opener stood up and got 2 whites
JORDAAN RSA 230 kgs - 4 reds and a 2 rack height for this guy is 18 another easy lift for him 2 whites
HAKKARAINEN Petteri 235 kgs - - 2 whites
JENSEN NOR 260 kgs - good lift 2-1
MERAUT FRA 260 kgs bar doesnt look even on his back no lift 2-1 it looked easy but depth was the call
SCHNURR Mario 290 kgs missed opener on depth came up easy and judges say - 3whites
JONES USA 297.5 kgs - a repeat of opener that he missed on depth takes it out, dips it and rises easily ohhh no lift 2-1 reds for depth
BECKER CAN 302.5 kgs he missed this one on his opener- this guy is thick but holy crap he misses it badly and as the spotters grab it he falls forward and almost tips the racks over. Luckily the spotters are able to wrestle him/the bar into the bench hooks and everyone is safe
TERRY USA easy lift and ought no lift 2-1 depth sides hold the red cards up3rds
NWAMPKA NGR 210 kgs hes 2 for two tall and lean but fairly thick takes it down but cant finish no lift
NORPILA FIN 0 220 kgs missed the first two needs this to finish down down down and up judges give him the boot on depth. Looked good from my seat but I dont have the red tie. LOL
CARLOT FRA 240 kgs good fight no lift 2-1
Same weight - for JORDAAN RSA hes made the first two and comes up with this one a tiny bit slower but its a deep 3 white light lift
HAKKARAINEN FIN 245 kgs a little unsteady on walkout down and starts up and drops back down
MERAUT FRA - 260 kgs has the strength- gets the command and comes up to 3 whites
JENSEN NOR 270 kgs - don and a grinder.uuuuuuup 3 whites long hard squat but ultimately worth the fight!
SCHNURR GER 302.5 kgs down and up strong and fast 3 whites
BECKER CAN 302. 5 kgs needs this to stay in the meet down and up but started falling back no lift
JONES USA needs this to stay in meet. He has the strength as hes handled the weight sinks this one way down. Struggles on the reversal and . Grinds it up past the sticking point. GOOD LIFT 3 whites
TERRY USA 305 kgs Fights it to the top and gets it 2 1 good liftBench Press
Flight one
Openers Chazelle FRA easy opener at 100kgs
Comelli - ARG 105 kgs - Good lift 2-1-
M'BONGUE FRA 110 3 whites-
PUHAKKA FIN 115 kgs no lift
TAYLOR USA_117.5 kgs good liftOK...Im at the store table and right now I cant see the benchers clearly Dan Gadreau is between me and a clear line of sight. If I was a sniper I couldnt take the shot. I can see shins and feet. I can tell you if the lifter is using the foot blocks though LOL
MATILA SWE 135 no lifts
ELLENDER GBR 140 good lift
DOS SANTOS BRA 145 easy lift thank goodness Lance has a big screen projector I can see I can see!!!
BATTISON GBR 150 3 whites easy
LINDSEY USA 167.5 last opener too easy warm-up weight 3 whites2nd attempts
CHAZELLE FRA 105 kgs 70 years old. Smooth and steady 2-1 good lift
COMELLI ARG 110 kgs -66 years old man, I hope Im in shape enough to still lift when Im as hold as these guys oh no lift for Comelli spotters save his face
PHAKKA FIN 115 kgs tough lift shaky in middle got it good lift
M'BONGUE FRA 120 kgs Good lift. Powerlifting definitely keeps you young these guys mostly look a lot younger than the average person their age. This guy is 64 years old and could pass for mid 40s
TAYLOR CAN no lift
MATILLA SWE 140 kgs 0 wow easy and fast 3 whites
ELLENDER GBR 150 kgs - made 140 on his opener and this looks like an opener 3 whites
DOS SANTOS BRA 152.5kgs - came up with it but got 2 reds
BATTISON GBR 15 kgs - - smoked his last attempt takes it out- to the chest and up. Slow at the top no lift blue cards
LINDSEY USA 175 kgs the way he made the opener this should be cake ohhh. It wasnt! spotters grabbed it3rd attempts
CHAZELLE FRA 110kgs made first two takes handoff presses up and a little uneven on lockout no lift 2-1
COMELLI _ ARG - repeating the second blew it up this time but no lift saw one yellow card didnt see the other
PUHAKKA _ FIN 120 kgs down and up easy for 2 whites
TAYLOR CAN 130 kgs repeat of second down and part way up no lift
M'BONGUE FRA 135 kgs hes 2 for 2 down and up slows in middle no lift
MATTILA SWE 145 kgs down and up the up is a grind and bar drifts back but he finishes it for 2 whites!
BATTISON GBR 155 kgs he missed this at the opt last time and gets 2 reds and 2 blue cards no lift
ELLENDER _ GBR 157.5kgs down and up but 3 reds might have dipped a bit when bar slowed and drifted
DOS SANTOS BRA missed 152.5 but jumps to 160 no lift
LINSEY USA - 175kgs Missed this last time- I thought hed nail it but it got him about ½ way up - hes going to time out is the wordFlight 2
Openers
PIMPILA FIN 130 kgs I like the Finns names. PENTTI REMPI yesterday and PENTTI RIMPILA today. I just like saying them. RIMPILA makes an easy opener
LAURSEN DEN 150 kgs another easy lift
FRAZER CAN 167.5CANADA is in the house complete with flag waving and screaming. FRASER has his own rooting session.
He had to replace the bar and restart. Gets the command takes it down but its just too much.
GREENIDGE CAN waves to his rooting section and takes the bench. Takes it down and blows it back up 3 whites, eh?
MAUCHOSSE FRA 175 kgs - 2 whites got the red from the center- my guess is uneven lockout as one side looked to lock first from here looked strong but an uneven lock on the opener might not bode well for later
AARHUS SWE 180 kgs good lift 2 whites
BRIDGES USA 182.5kgs takes the hand off and rams it home easily 3 whites2nds
135 kgs for RIMPILA FIN down and up smoothly 3 whites
LAURSEN DEN 157.5 kgs - sets up gets command down and up fast 3 reds
FRASER CAN 167.5 kgs good fight and 2 whites
MAUCHOSSE FRA 180 kgs much better than opener but still got a red. Good lift.
GREENIDGE CAN 182.5 kgs - no lift hard fight but had probs at top
AARHUS SWE - k187.5 kgs takes it down and up fast both ways 3 whites looks to have plenty left
BRIDGES USA 200 kgs Mike destroyed his opener and should get this. Down slow and up faster than I typed the word up. 3 whites.3rds
RIMPILA FIN 140 kgs hard fought and had trouble with the finish bar might have dipped no lift
LAURSEN DEN 157.5 kgs repeat of second down and up easily and gets 3 whites
FRAZER CAN 172.5 kgs down and up easily for 3 whites
GREENIDGE - 185 kgs down and up for 3 whites
MAUCHOSSE FRA same weight never in doubt 3 reds
AARHUS _ SWE 195 kgs has been lifting easy weights so far. 3 more white lights
BRIDGES USA 215 kgs so far Mike has owned the bench. Hes fired up and actually runs up to the bench takes the bar down and its another smoke show Childs play. None of the lifts looked to even make him work. Flight C
Openers
NWAMPKA NGR 110 kgs easy opener
JORDAAN RSA 120 kgs easy lift
Interesting note: Larry Maile is actually doing spotting and hand offs. Its nice to see a guy with a tie doing the dirty work. However, Larry lose the black socks with the tennis shoes. Dont be that guy. LOL
TERRY USA - 152.5 kgs down and up as easily as those long long deadlifters arms will allow good liftHAKKARAINEN FIN good lift
CARLOT FRA _ 160kgs opener
JENSEN NOR 172.5 kgs - oohhhh bad miss dumped it really fast those ER safety bars passed the first test of the week!
SCHNURR _ GER 175 kgs good lift
NORPILA _ FIN miss at 175
MERAUT easy opener at 190
JONES USA 212.5 kgs good lift 2-1
BECKER CAN Withdrew after squats-2nd attempts
NWAMPKA NGR fairly hard fight but good lift at 120 kgs
JORDAAN RSA 130 kgs 3 whites-
TERRY USA those long arms power it up 2 reds one yellow card and one red card
HAKKARAINEN FIN 162.5 kgs 2 whites
CARLOT FRA 167.5 kgs down slowly and up oohhh just lost it at the top. Good catch by spotters.
JENSEN NOR175 kgs -missed his opener really bad. Went up 2.5 kgs. Down and up fast awwww bar fell into racks as he locked it.
NORPILA FIN 177.5 kgs also missed opener came up but locked unevenly 2 reds
SCHNURR GER 185 kgs - a bit squirrelly but bar never went down 3 whites
MERAUT FRA 205 kgs - 2 whites Im not sure the bar ever stopped.
JONES USA 217.5 kgs takes it down and presses it up 2 reds down and up at bottom of lift3rd attempts
NWAMPKA NGR 125.0 kgs down and very hard fight but he kept control and pushed a good lockout 3 whites
JORDAAN RSA 135.0 kgs Came off the chest fat but died halfway up no lift
CARLOT FRA 167.5 missed this one the last one- missed it at the very top here.
TERRY USA 167.5 missed his last on a technical point. I think the power was there. 5 kg increase. Locks it out for 3 whites!
HAKKARAINEN FIN 167.5 also increases 5 kgs 3 whites
JENSEN 175.0 kgs needs this to stay in meet. Hes missed the last two really badly. That has to be playing with his mind. He locks it out but it was uneven. No lift
NORPILA FIN 177.5 also needs this to avoid the bomb out presses it up easily for 2 whites.
SCHNURR GER last one was good but had some control probs as the triceps took over 3 reds
MERAUT FRA hes 2 for 2 and has looked strong but I didnt think the bar stopped on the chest on the last one. This one looked better for pause but he couldnt finish it. 3 reds
JONES USA repeat at 217.5 lost tightness at bottom of last one and bar bobbled on chest. This time it was just too much no lift.Deadlights
Flight 1
Openers
TAYLOR CAN 170 kgs - good lift
COMELLI ARG 170 kgs good lift
PUHAKKA FIN 180 kgs good lift
MBONGUE FRA same weigh good
LINDSEY USA - - 192.5 kgs good lift
CHAZELLE FRA 225kgs good 2-1
BATTISON GBR 240 kgs good 2-1
ELLENDER GBR 240 kgs easy 2 whites
MATILLA SWE 245kgs 3 whites
DOS SANTOS BRA 285 kgs M3 WR attempt easy 3 whites someone said it ties the WR2nds
TAYLOR CAN 180 good lift easy
COMELLI ARG 190 kgs another easy lift 3 whites
PUHAKKA FIN 195 kgs sets up in his sumo and pulls it to lockout smoothly good lift 2-1
LINDSET USA 200 kgs very nice sumo pull for3 whites
Same weight for MBONGUE FRA good lift 2-1 pretty easy
CHAZELLE FRA 235 kgs good lift
BATTISON GBR 250 63 years old has some trouble at knees looked like some hitching 2 reds
ELLENDER GBR 250 kgs approaches bar still setting up with 15 secs easy pull
MATILLA SWE 255 kgs Thick guy, powerful pull good lift
DOS SANTOS 305 kgs will break M3 WR by a good margin if good slow but smooth lift 3 whites and he jumps for joy3rds
TAYLOR CAN 190 kgs good lift and hes 3 for 3 in the dead
LINDSEY USA 202.5 kgs looks like hes going to time out
PUHAKKA FIN same weight no lift just too much today
COMELLI ARG easy to knees but got heavier after that no lift
CHAZELLE FRA 45 kgs M4 WR attempt no lift
I think fatigue is setting in as the last two looked tired. I think we all know that feeling where youre kind of relieved that the last dead is done and youre really thinking about that cold beer. LOL
BATTISON GBR 252.5 kgs no lift -
ELLENDER 55 kgs chooses to time out
MATILLA SWE 260 kgs good lift nice strong finish
DOS SANTOS BRA big smile on his face and he yells and stomps his way to the bar M3 WR Attempt no lift. Didnt move but hes still happy and the crowd is behind himSecond flight
OpenersLAURSEN DEN 210 kgs easy opener
Same weight for AARHUS SWE - easy opener
GREENIDGE CAN 215 easy openers
RIMPILA FIN230 kgs easy opener
FRASER CAN 232.5 - and the crowd goes wild, the flag is waving and he yanks it up easily
MAUCHOSSE FRA 250 kgs he doesnt have a rooting section but he does have a strong opener!
BRIDGES USA 252.5 kg Bridges carries the muscle mass of a 220 or 242 on his frame and pulls another easy lift2nds
AARHUS SWE 220 kgs smooth but tough in the middle good lift
LAURSEN DEN 222.5 kgs pretty easy second attempt good lift. Not a whole lot left but probably another 5-10 kgs
GREENIDGE CAN and out comes the flag. The Canadians rival the Aussie in the fun per attempt ratio good strong pull for GREENIDGE
RIMPILA FIN 240 kgs 3 whites and no probs has more
FRASER CAN 240 kgs 30 seconds and he comes out to wild applause and the ever present Maple Leaf 3 whites and plenty left in the tank
MAUCHOSSE FRA 265 kgs 3 whites
BRIDGES USA 272.5 kgs a 20 kg jump. He sets up and powers it up. Hes got more. 3 whites. A little slow in the middle but not in danger of missing3rd attempts
AARHUS SWE 225 kgs better than his second 3 whites
GREENIDGE CAN 230 kgs strong pull for 3 whites
LAURSEN DEN 242.5 kgs bar is loaded. Not this time too much lot it at shin level
PIMPILA FIN 257.5 a pretty big jump too much for today no lift
Same weight for FRASER CAN and the crowd goes wild as he approaches. He sets up and pulls it to the shins and it takes him back down
MAUCHOSSE FRA hes 2 for 2 and has looked very strong another fast easy pull 280 kgs 3 whites
BRIDGES USA 282.5 kgs - hes already won and comes to the platform to the rhythmic applause of the crowd he sets up and the crowd goes silent and the breaks into applause as he smokes another easy lift.Flight 3
OpenersNWAMPKA NGR 180 kgs Good lift - lowers the bar very slowly to the floor I have no idea why
JORDAAN RSA 215 kgs rips it up fast 3 whites
HAJJARAINEN FIN 230 Kg. 3 whites
NORPILA FIN 235 kgs - easy opener
JENSEN NOR 240 kgs 3 whites
CARLOT FRA 255 kgs 3 whites
MERAUT FRA 260 kgs - easy lift 3 whites
SCHNURR GER 280 kgs easy 3 whites
JONES USA 292.5 smooth pull but didnt lock it at top- yep 3 reds hips just didnt finish
TERRY USA 312.5 kgs - now the Craig Terry show starts. SMOKE SHOW 3 whitesSeconds
NWAMPKA NGR 200 kgs smooth pull but not overly fast and hes wasting energy putting the bar down so slowly seriously, it takes hi m 3 seconds good lift
JORDAAN RSA easy lift good
HAKKARAINEN FIN 242.5 kgs so far coaching hasnt hurt him easy 3 whites
JENSEN NOR 250 kgs 3 whites
NORPILA FIN same weight - a little shaky but he got it 2-1
CARLOT FRA 270 kg smooth pull, a bit tough over the knees but a good lift
MERAUT FRA another easy pull 3 whites
SCHNURR GER 300 kgs - just as easy as opener and the German contingent in the crowd cheers him
JONES USA 300 kgs the squat misses hurt his chances for the win but he does get 3 whites here.
TERRY USA 335 kgs easy lift as expected3rd attempts
NWAMPKA NGR 220 kgs no lift got the shakes at the knees and couldnt finish it
JORDAAN RSA easy again 3 whites
JENSEN NOR 255 kgs tried hard but no lift
Same weights for NORPILA - FIN- he sets up and descends slowly keeping his arch and head up - - cant get it moving to far.
HAKKARAINEN FIN 257.5 kgs he FINishes strong with 3 whites and an easy lift
CARLOT FRA 280kgs the shakes take another lifter down at the knees
MERAUT FRA 280 kgs smooth until mid thigh and then the shakes kick in but he got it up 2-1 good lift
JONES USA 307.5 kgs - - 3 whites and a great lift puts Greg in first with 2 lifters to go.
Next up is SCHNURR GER with 310 kgs and he makes it for 3 whites to but that still leaves him in 3rd.
TERRY calls for a Master WR at 352.5 which would give him the win. The whole crowd is clapping, whistling and cheering and goes silent as he starts. He pulls and its moving . But its just too much today and he sets it back down after it stops him at he shins.Jones wins, Terry in Second and Schnurr is in third.
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