In the individual Olympic sport of weightlifting, which two distinct types of lifts are combined to calculate a competitor’s total score?
ByKalsoom Tahir
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Last Updated13 Aug 2026
💡 Explanation:
Modern competitive weightlifting, as contested in the Olympic Games, comprises two disciplines: the Snatch (a continuous lift) and the Clean & Jerk (a two-part lift). The combined highest successful weight from both lifts determines the total score.