We’ve seen some seriously intense faces made in the Paris Olympics as the world’s best athletes concentrate on their sport in the middle of twists, turns, some in midair, and others getting ready to perform.
That’s true of weightlifters, who have to take bars with so much weight on both ends and lift it above their heads. So of course they’re going to put their whole bodies into it, including their faces. I promise we’re not making fun of anyone here. We’re in awe!
Here’s a look at the best photos we found as the Paris Olympics weightlifting competitions continue.
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Zhiyong Shi of Team People’s Republic of China attempts a clean and jerk during the Weightlifting Men’s 73kg on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Mihaela Valentina Cambei of Team Romania performs a clean and jerk during the Weightlifting Women’s 49kg on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Jourdan Delacruz of Team United States performs a snatch during the Weightlifting Women’s 49kg on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 07: Mohamad Aniq Bin Kasdan of Team Malaysia performs a clean and jerk during the Weightlifting Men’s 61kg on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Thailand’s Surodchana Khambao competes in the women’s -49kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
Japan’s Rira Suzuki competes in the women’s -49kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – Guam’s Nicola Velasco Lagatao competes in the women’s -49kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – Venezuela’s Katherin Echandia Zarate competes in the women’s -49kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
US’ Hampton Morris competes in the men’s -61kg weightlifting event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
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