Andy Dick:
I didn't know he was only 5'7", I was once told by someone to watch his technique because he was taller. I am 5'10" I do not know of any top level lifters who are that tall...
TheRedReaper:
It depends on your weightclass. At 6 foot or close enough as makes no matter is not so bad so long as you are super heavyweight. Hossein Rezazedah was 6 foot 1 inch (186cm - same as me). Being tall is okay, so long as you fill out that height with mass. I am 112 kilo, I think now, and aiming to get well over 130. I have no concerns about my height.
But if you're tall and just simply have thin bones then yeah, you're focked. If you're short, is best, and you can slip into the small weight classes and enjoy the sport without having girls shield their eyes at the sight of your gut...
TheRedReaper:
Speaking of videos, does anyone know where you can get the 2012 Olympic Weightlifting vids? (Free, of course - I don't have any money)
I wanted mens super heavyweight comp and the women's lighter classes.
eli:
In the 94/105s try Kolecki, Akkaev, or Klokov. Or just look at any superheavy. Pretty much all of them are over 5'10.
John Way:
LONDON 2012
Weightlifting - Women - 48kg Group A - London 2012 Olympic Games