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World Service,1 min

Does size matter in Olympic weightlifting?

Sportsworld

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When it comes to the physiology of an Olympian it's fair to say that gymnastics and weightlifting are at opposite ends of the scale. But Lacey Van Der Marel has tried her hand at both, she swapped the pommel horse for the talcum powder and will be hoisting the heavy bar for Canada in Rio. 5ft 5inch tall Lacy has been telling Lee James that the two sports have more in common than you might think. Photo Credit: games.crossfit.com

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