Heartbreak for Giulia Imperio | Europeans '24

While competing at her penultimate last-chance Olympic qualifying event, the European Weightlifting Championships 2024, Giulia Imperio opened up with the weight she would require to make a shot at Olympic qualification. She ranks just outside of the top 10 in the world which she will need to crack if she hopes to qualify for the summer games. Giulia Imperio failed to make her attempts, leaving her with one final shot: The World Cup in Thailand this April.
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The Italian strategy to qualify for the Olympics makes for great edge-of-the-seat viewing. But it is such a gamble, with the team all opening with weights almost at their max (or literally at their max) just to try to wedge themselves into the top-10. It's an emotional rollercoaster for the athletes and the viewers. When they hit the lift, it's such an exhilarating moment, but when they miss, it's so heartbreaking. But I respect the gamble and the team's commitment to the strategy.

[@giorgiaceffalia2538]

it's literally everyone's strategy anyway

[@kittypewpew]

To be fair, if you are red lining just to get in, how will you have a chance at an olympic medal anyway?

[@minecraftisbased42069]

solely competing at the olympics is still pretty cool @@kittypewpew

[@mikemoore2791]

Kinda stupid strategy really.

[@cheeks7050]

I hate it, much prefer seeing made lifts.

[@Lineman22705]

This girl is a warrior. It’s only going to motivate her to come back stronger. She is one of the best. ❤️

[@chh7681]

warriors don't sit on the floor crying

[@Festiino]

@@chh7681As long as you get back up you’re a warrior. Crying just makes you human

[@ctye85]

@@chh7681 Your parents not hug you enough as a kid? Nothing wrong with crying

[@HGZie]

Woman

[@GamingAndChill]

Bro chill, it's weightlifting, not a battle lol

[@ClintWalker37]

Man, that was so heartbreaking. Good luck in Thailand, young lady.

[@realistadelnuevoextremo]

how is this heartbreaking??

[@TheDeathCap]

@@realistadelnuevoextremo how is it not bro?

[@realistadelnuevoextremo]

@@TheDeathCap because its a sport. there's plenty of girls giving their best, is it heartbreaking for everyone who is not 1st place?

[@TheDeathCap]

@@realistadelnuevoextremo it can be. Don’t see why not? She’s clearly heartbroken here, she cried.

[@realistadelnuevoextremo]

@@TheDeathCap its not dude, its fair as there's rules and BETTER athletes. be happy for the winner 🫡🥰

[@Nikolayski1337]

Times like these make the athlete stronger!

[@ZidaneSteiner]

bombing out is the worst feeling. Missing weights you know you can make, not knowing why its not clicking today. sucks

[@jacklauren9359]

Bullzhit. She can always make it on ig post but never when it matters! Where was she against the worlds last year? Nowhere to be found yeh? Similar to the other guilia. Its just face aesthetics but they can’t really perform against the best in their weight class.

[@thechosenone93]

@@jacklauren9359You’re not lying

[@michaelgabriel5786]

@@jacklauren9359 I agree with you. She was not even on the top. Yet there was a lot of hypes about her. I hope she didn't get burned out by too much pressure.

[@BrunoNeureiter]

Way to invalidate someone for their face genetics

[@pupper5580]

@@jacklauren9359 sounds like she uses fake weights on her IG

[@yvanthepcgamer7993]

I Have watched Imperio since 2020. She is tough as nails. She will make her triumph return.

[@roncaruso931]

Why at about 1 minute into the video the camera was focused on her ass? I guess she didnt take enough drugs. Thats why she failed. Shes a loser.

[@scottshannon6084]

My arz.

[@FIGGY65]

@@scottshannon6084. She wasn’t up to snuff at this event, and she’s crying as her arse literally hits the platform. She’s not that tough , physically or emotionally.

[@giorgiaceffalia2538]

@@FIGGY65and..who are you?

[@krisvalenti4141]

Very surprising to see this , having watched her training.

[@michaeljhonny9570]

That slow motion broke my heart too😊

[@tommasiello]

this was fucking heartbreaking I was so sure she would make that last save as well... devastated for her, difficult moment for any athlete.

[@roncaruso931]

Shut up! Why at about 1 minute into the video the camera was focused on her ass? I guess she didnt take enough drugs. Thats why she failed. Shes a loser.

[@Matas04]

The title says 'heartbreak', it was obvious that she wasnt going to make it

[@SilverRadiant]

Guiliaa 🥺🥺👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 you gave it your best!! Keep going, don’t give up ❤️

[@axxenm]

Sad to see, she not been doing her best lifting at competitions however that will make her comeback even more epic

[@peterironrope]

I really respect and admire her for trying her hardest and the genuine display of her emotions.

[@ImzyImz]

That is so sad.😢 she is my favourite in her weight class. Come on, giulia, you got this in Thailand. 👏🏿👊🏿

[@Alex-zz5gp]

Giulia no matter what, we know that you can!But always remember that good health is the main priority. ♥♥♥

[@Cussmem07]

No athlete is in good health. They have to keep pushing the human boundries otherwise they can not become World Class.

[@user-ud6wb5cu1g]

Не плачь, девочка... Ты - самая красивая и самая сильная. Победы ещё обязательно будут ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

[@lanleeder717]

she's a warrior and she'll be back stronger

[@books4739]

with a stronger back hopefully

[@LiftedJourneys]

oh man, this is indeed heartbreaking. But I'm sure there will be better days coming!

[@realistadelnuevoextremo]

why is it heartbreaking??

[@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294]

that was sad, you can always come back stronger giulia keep your heads up.

[@mfeist365]

Someone give her a hug and encouragement to come back stronger.

[@Ouga_Official]

This is so sad to watch, hopefully she comes back from this. Mental toughness

[@NUFCtillidie9]

In my humble opinion, I think she should have bumped DOWN to 79 for her first, as that would have given her the confidence needed by winning the silver (we all knew she didnt have a shot at gold) and then she would have been able to try 83-86 and figure out the C&J after. Me and my wife came to that session just to watch her and felt her pain😢 hope she bounces back soon

[@bensacc]

reducing the weight is not an option

[@Jamie0175]

True. Openers were always supposed to be the best you could get under any circumstances, so you at least get on the board and prevent this. I think the coaches made poor choices.

[@NUFCtillidie9]

@@bensacc its allowed if the current weight has not been attempted by anyone, as well as the new, lower weight. The same happened with Hampton Morris on his last c&j attempt. The attempt before her was 77 I think. Those were the right conditions to bump down

[@potatoman3972]

@@Jamie0175this has always been italy tactics. go heavy just below ur max and if u hit it try for max. if fail u still got tries for high.

[@burundi90]

His goal was not a medal, but to climb the Olympic rankings. going down in weight made no sense..

[@SportsFan918]

You can do this Giulia !!! Wishing you the very best ❤😁👍🏻🎉. From a big Fan

[@Blacklion19]

I'm proud of her! Keep it up❤❤❤

[@DamienDrake2389]

That was an incredible slow mo of the first lift

[@FalleNDragonn]

Lost the chance, won our hearts. Cmon u can still do it!

[@oscr_zen]

slow mo operator in the studio understood the assignment

[@iamhimman]

touch grass

[@RaconteurFox]

lmao

[@theworldlywarrior]

​@@iamhimmandont be a pu55y

[@bunnyphoenix2992]

I'm in love with her 🤤

[@sheehantastic]

You tried so hard, and did so well. I'm so proud of you. I love watching Imperio and Cambei. I almost feel like I'm watching my own kids when they step up to the bar.

[@sensam6155]

but in the end, it did't even matter!

[@djo-dji6018]

You are proud of her? Are you a relative or close friend?

[@sheehantastic]

@@djo-dji6018 You aren't able to feel pride and happiness in the efforts and accomplishments of others unless they're related to you?

[@tougeattack123]

@@sheehantastic yes

[@Chance-ry1hq]

This video will make her even more popular.

[@64wy4x8s]

Anyone know what the olympic qualification requirements were like for 2008, 2012, 2016, etc? It seems like only for 2021 Tokyo and 2024 Paris the qualification requirements are weird.

[@madworld109]

Because the number of athletes for Tokyo was reduced and even further reduced more for Paris

[@bebos1262]

⁠@@madworld109Any reason why?

[@adrianamarcos9250]

Te amamos reina ❤

[@marcomilani8371]

When you're going to upload the whole competition 49kg women? I can't wait for it!

[@CatNerfer3000]

3 months

[@marcomilani8371]

@@CatNerfer3000:(

[@joebot9309]

Just having a bad day. She will come back mentally stronger

[@EduUy2024]

Solo el que lo vive sabe lo que se sente 😢

[@domenicorondinelli7834]

Sei un'atleta straordinaria. Non mollare mai ❤

[@mikrojinn]

C'MON GIULIA !!! Good luck in Thailand !!!

[@barryckemp907]

Imperio go girl. She has guts and metal but needs her A game to be In contention. Fingers & toes crossed.

[@willyojeda6396]

Can someone explain to me the qualifing rules? Why did she started as high as that? What is that about the top 10? Thanks!

[@TopBinFootballCardz]

I wonder what her power snatch is. So much speed in the pull. Very impressive!

[@chamchamz98]

So heartbreaking to see. Shen has to come back

[@TheBobwinner]

camera man did a good job at 01:00

[@Eddyval-oq2vt]

He sure did

[@purplepowersnatcher]

Oh man...😭 She'll come back strong in Thailand! 😎

[@johndoherty-hh2ck]

If she and her coaches can live with bombing at Europeans because her emphasis is 100% on qualifying for Paris that’s their business. Early in the quad before he had qualified Massida missed opening snatch went up 3 kg missed again went up 2 kg and succeeded. Not every athlete or coach can operate so precariously but that’s for them to decide.

[@mrlee9213]

I’m going to see her in Thailand and she’s going to win 🇮🇳

[@SRHisntSilent]

My heart hurts for her

[@miferdg4795]

quanto mi è dispiaciuto.... rimani comuque fortissima giulia. prossima volta ti aspettano 3 medaglie d'oro

[@danielmnav]

I hope she sees the comment section, even though she might think she has disappointed a lot of people everyone supports her

[@giovanni4151]

She's gorgeous

[@kozmosnotgay]

She has had some trouble in these big moments. Such a shame, she’s still a beast!

[@iverson721]

Where are the games broadcasted

[@rickraw100]

She is an amazing athlete.

[@user-sb7zn1dg1y]

You are the best in the world! I ❤ You!

[@elcunto7623]

That is heartbreaking!

[@Linoonillino]

Sei una forza della natura, non abbatterti sei una campionessa sempre e comunque

[@nomito9030]

Dopo che si cade si piange... Ma è importantissimo rialzarsi subito come ha fatto lei. E penso che diventerà ancora più Forte 💪 Forza Giulia! Non arrenderti mai.

[@187onasimp]

Damn you gravity for making this beautiful woman cry.

[@simonef4512]

ti vogliamo bene sei forte

[@youssefsabry678]

That slowmo at 0:59 was necessary

[@privateassman8839]

I know right? Wtf was that videography for.

[@youssefsabry678]

@@privateassman8839for us of course

[@De-bi6zu]

I love bowling, such a lovely sport

[@mariplays]

I wonder if she’s training through an injury here. I’ve never seen her snatch pull so lopsided before. I’m rooting for her in Thailand!!!

[@BrookMaboyi]

I kept noticing a slight tilt in her right hip and then subsequently her stance went out of balance all three times, I think she can do the weight but she needs to make a slight adjustment.

[@ugcxt]

If she had participated in the clean and jerk, she would have gotten a silver medal easily. The silver medalist in her weight class lifted 96 ish. Giulia can easily clean & jerk over 100kg.

[@rickmaldoo4205]

💔she will do great

[@lllllillllllllillll]

I would just like to thank mr cameraman. Good job

[@fakechinese815]

I think these are the times where you can prove how good of a weightlifter you are, or any other sports really. You keep crying over it or you overcome it and smash the next time you step on stage

[@casted8034]

If my arms go in a backwards direction I would never be able to lift them again. Her flexibility and strength are amazing. Good luck to her in the future.

[@alessandroserrecchia2380]

Daje Giulia nn arrenderti sei fortissima

[@angelica2269]

i always see her on ig lifting everything with ease, maybe she gets hit by too much pressure during competitions

[@zubbyy]

Ti vogliamo bene giulia 💖

[@andreadeluca7822]

forza giulia

[@edgarbaruchscastellanosrey2691]

Ánimo!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@magaseriano1]

Che bell atleta... grande

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

Great effort! Lots of heart! I just couldn't help thinking if she had tied the velcro straps on her shoes that maybe she would have had a more stable base to lift from.... hmmm

[@itumelenglefafa7111]

Next meet 🤟🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NESSUNOroadto205kgmarcoptsquat]

Giulia ti vogliamo tutti bene Coraggio che la prossima volta sarai una bomba. Sono sicuro che porterai la bandiera italiana alle Olimpiadi

[@dogacsozbir8489]

Man, imperio is such a badass second name

[@someasiankid6323]

damn that broke my heart

[@skullmexa9651]

Aún es muy joven para ranquear en los 10 mejores, con unos 3 años más lo podrá conseguir indiscutiblemente

[@Milagros0]

Pobrecita mi reina😭

[@blackcatalogue]

I'm sure she'll make comeback in Thailand. She's obviously strong enough. But I can't help but think all the recent online interest in the Italian team has led to a lack of focus.

[@thechosenone93]

You’re somewhat right but Lu Xiaojun grew in popularity near the 2012 Olympics and is still popular but he was still focused on his craft which was proved when he won in Tokyo(even with his recent popping) I think it’s a weak excuse about her or the Italians not having focus when Pizzolato and Massida are still performing well(Nasar is too strong for Antonino but Nino is still a threat and Massida is performing very very well although he’s not winning excessively)

[@scottshannon6084]

She can make a comeback if she takes more steroids!!

[@somebody-by9ge]

​I don't think he's putting it out there as an excuse. More of a criticism.

[@wesyale2887]

Is she injured??? I'm so sorry for her.

[@blaster5800]

I am a man. She is literally half my weight, and she can almost lift my weight. Impressive girl.

[@liviomelani4695]

Forza Giulia non mollare! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@dadbad67]

Lei li alzava tranquillamente, a volte troppa tensione accumulata causa brutti scherzi, l'importante che non si sia fatta male. Alla prossima, vedrai che farai tesoro di questi errori e migliorerai sempre di più!

[@antoniomartinezpena798]

What is her pr ??

[@ElNietoPR]

She'll come back

[@damitzdesign]

She’s my favorite, and I just started watching weightlifting 😔 Does this mean she won’t participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics?

[@yvanthepcgamer7993]

Depends on if she still qualifies.

[@alejandrinahs]

Commenters said she has two months to try.

[@Simon-d8n]

She gave it. Her all. Bet she. Felt bad for this day. She will come back. And. Be on top 😊

[@LaPtaVerdad]

Igual la amo :'c

[@user-uk9er5vw4c]

Non mollare Giulia!

[@Chibanah]

Was the main problem her wrist? It seems she had to give up because of her wrist could not hold it properly.

[@RobertRedway]

Cambei is leagues ahead of the rest

[@zxcbfadbnatrn]

Ha sentito troppa pressione e aspettative su di lei probabilmente. Farà meglio in futuro

[@ctye85]

The Italian team's strategy is so frustrating. Get on the board with something routine and then have a couple cracks at medal weight. The pressure to come in and just hit something maximal or bomb must be insane.

[@purplepowersnatcher]

Their objective is not to medal, but to get into the Olympics. It's brutal, but any less won't get her into top 10.

[@alessandroquattrini4319]

Can someone explain why she opened with such an high weight ?

[@jeffk4710]

coach

[@purplepowersnatcher]

To get her into top 10 for the Olympic qualifier. Any less would make no sense.

[@alessandroquattrini4319]

@@purplepowersnatcher she had to do it in the fisrt attempt ? couldn't she start at a lower weight ?

[@purplepowersnatcher]

@@alessandroquattrini4319 She has to improve her total to qualify. She's hit 85 in competition before, but that still didn't get her into the top 10, so that means she needs 85+ to even have a shot. They could have started lower but if 83 ain't there that day, 85+ ain't there either.

[@sebilsever8961]

@@purplepowersnatcher she was 71kg in 2023 and now 49kg? What happened her? She lost her %30 of body in a year?

[@Luxonism]

she will come back

[@El-Jefe97]

I never want see her cry again.

[@sonnyb7612]

Don't know if I want to watch my weightlifting crush have a bad day. But I guess I will.

[@nickolasridge8235]

0:31 YOU JINXED HER!!!!!!

[@drewyoung2102]

SO muych emotion and dedication. She likely needs a new coach to progress.

[@pablorages]

Gorgeous !