The most beautiful weightlifter in the world has a problem - Giulia Imperio

Giulia Imperio bombed out at the 2024 IWF Weightlifting Cup as she missed all three clean & jerk attempts after makinga. 85kg snatch as she tried to qualify for the Paris Olympics. This video talks more about what happened with Giulia Imperio throughout her competition and why Team Italy may need to change their strategy for her going forward. #weightlifting #giuliaimperio #iwf

[@hrdkorebp]

She needs a sports psychologist and to ignore her coaches terrible strategy

[@linaaveya90]

this!!! during their practices she's lifted heavier weight. she's completely stuck in her head.

[@ReeYuuJee]

she just suks for her level tbh

[@bobnyberg6328]

Her coaches selected too heavy opening attemps!

[@Milliardo5]

Want to compete with Mihaela, but that's not going to work...

[@user-sw2nh4ll7h]

No, they didn't. That was the minimum she needed to qualify for the Olympics, there was zero point lifting any less than that.

[@davidtatro7457]

She (and maybe others on her team) are being set up to fail by being forced to open on ridiculously high weights that they can barely hope to lift on their best day.

[@nedliu7495]

It is the new qualifying scheme that force every lifter to give unreasonably high entry total. Almost every session is blood red in Phuket championship

[@treeman5263]

Probably which is terrible considering she would’ve probably made the Olympics if she had better strategy

[@alpharobot9510]

For some reason team Italy does it that way I think the she only made 85kg in training a few times and her coaches wanted her to open with that all of team Italy are missing lifts in comp because they just open way to heavy

[@cowman583]

@@alpharobot9510 She would need a PR total to get in the top 10 which would qualify her for the Olympics, they don't really care about these qualifying comps so theres no reason to make lifts or totals that wouldn't qualify her and it would probably be seen as wasted energy. Its an awful qualifying system but the Italian method isn't to blame for her not reaching the olympics

[@plamenkaraivanov3807]

They were battling with Cambei not so long ago, and now Cambei is in different Universe, constantly improving, while Giulia constantly sinking with worse and worse performances. I think it's more of a mental thing, so a fresh start with different trainer and less public exposure can give her a lot of good...

[@Ale55andr082]

"and now Cambei is in different Universe, constantly improving" good proteins, like Nasar 🤭

[@Milliardo5]

Well Giulia seems to be more on social media anyway especially on Instagram. I think she bounced back quite well. She could have a modelling career, not ramp though as height isn't exactly in her cards.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@Milliardo5 she cant do that she s too short. I m a little model and my height is 165 cm...less that 170 you barely work and she is 145 lol..

[@Milliardo5]

@@Martina-vk3wy Yeah I know she's short. She won't do for ramp modelling, but for print, TV, internet modelling that's not a problem. Heck she's already modelling on Instagram. She can cash in on that. Olivia Dunne is a model and gymnast even if her performance is average at best. So Giulia can be a sports model like her.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@Milliardo5 mmmm not likr she has this great phisique. Only face😂

[@joklamarbgd5303]

She wanst at the Olympic level yet, even counting the snatch and the first C/J the total wasnt putting her in top 3, is hard to admit but she has lost the ability to be competitive at the world level. She either has to start from scrath, fire his trainer or start thinking about a category swap, either to 45 Kg or 53, because something is limiting her and it doesnt look like is technique

[@CleM-sp3xv]

'top 3' ??? She needs to be 'top 10' in the rankings to go to Paris. 189kg (85 snatch + 104 C&J) would've placed her 11th.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

right and if you tell it they tell you are a hater ahahahah

[@Milliardo5]

45 kg would be a better option as going higher might be disastrous. If she can't handle the weights at 49 kg, I doubt she'd even do well at 53 kg.

[@SomeSeriousWeight]

There is no 53kg class it's the 55kg class which at this point isn't an Olympic class.

[@ReeYuuJee]

there is no 53 wdf u mean bro

[@Koroar]

Yeah it's been sad to watch honestly. It's not even just her, almost the entire Italian team has the same problem. If they started them off on more realistic weight they could always take bigger jumps later, at least get on the board for your mental state first. Even on her best day I'm not sure she would've made it into the Olympics (maybe if testing was even remotely fair lmao), but she would've come close and at least had some decent scores up there instead of such a terrible track record...

[@bigguy4u989]

there are lifters who out total her by 30kg in her weight class. her looks are the only reason anyone knows who she is

[@Insolation1]

Yeah the ones that are taking GHRP-2 and Sibutramine.

[@bigguy4u989]

@@Insolation1 drugs are what drive interest in the sport. no one wants to see an -89 total 340 at the olympics.

[@user-hz9tj8qk5o]

@@Insolation1 Are those chemicals difficult for the testers to detect?

[@Insolation1]

@@user-hz9tj8qk5o Detection of GH doping is challenging for several reasons including identity/similarity of exogenous to endogenous GH, short half-life, complex and fluctuating secretory dynamics of GH, and a very low urinary excretion rate. The detection test currently in use (GH isoform test) exploits the difference between recombinant GH (pure 22K-GH) and the heterogeneous nature of endogenous GH (several isoforms). Its main limitation is the short window of opportunity for detection (∼12-24 h after the last GH dose).

[@PiethagorasTearem]

@@Insolation1I think shes also on something buddy, just maybe not as much. If she isn’t then that would be very impressive.

[@ds698]

It’s called pressure. She will be amazing with time. Just need more time and training. Nothing crazy about it, the pressure is hard on her. When you have the right hype and adrenaline you can get those lifts. The part that she fails at with heavy weight is that part. Where you are more excited to lift then to fail. She is focused on not failing and not letting people down. Now it’s not about her it’s about pleasing others and that is never enough to be your best you. She will be a master and in time.

[@polycrase]

The heaviest weight Giulia has to lift is the one in her mind.

[@gilballmes9709]

Even beautiful/handsome weightlifters have to earn their spot at the Olympics.

[@kmb957]

Social media is gassing up these women to a new level of failure.

[@Jaydavid25.]

I'm saying...

[@dudeitsmilena]

i kinda feel bad for her because id be pissed if was a weight lifter but people kept mainly talking about my looks? but then in the same breath yall complain that her beauty gives her more of a spotlight... maybe don't refer to her as the most beautiful weightlifter in the world then? do people ever call men the most handsome weight lifter? no bc its kinda demeaning, she's there to lift, talk about her strength.

[@MrAkaacer]

You're right, it's kind of unfair. People should be noticing how handsome male weight lifters are. Men don't get complimented enough for their handsome manly physique. I wish more women would praise how good men looked. Its freaking insulting to workout this hard and not have anyone notice.

[@dudeitsmilena]

@@MrAkaaceroh people complient mens physiques, just not yours.

[@MrAkaacer]

@@dudeitsmilena Burned again.... Guys have it tough too.

[@dudeitsmilena]

@@MrAkaacer I literally don't give a fuck

[@MrAkaacer]

@@dudeitsmilena Great. Then shut up already.

[@mas9493]

Welp.. it's not like the other competitors will say "Please go ahead and take my spot"..

[@TheNobleBard]

Woah. That's 187lbs. She should be incredibly proud of her accomplishments. At 6'5 and 180lbs, she has hit lifts I couldn't dream of. Kudos to her. No reason for shame. Hope she keeps her head high.

[@TheAdatto]

Damn bro. Guess you don't need xrays. You just stand for a bright light

[@cclark2021]

She's 6'5?

[@kartikpandey8739]

She is 6'5"?

[@Jaydavid25.]

​@@cclark2021 No she's 4'10.. I think he's saying that those are his measurements..

[@T1Oracle]

At 6'5" 180lbs, you probably struggle to do push ups...

[@funnymicepacman4457]

thanks for this video. it gives me hope for her. she clearly could do well for herself but needs a change

[@octaviovillarreal4922]

stupid strategy proven to work against the athlete again and again, it just makes no sense at least secure 1snatch and 1 C&J and then make the jump If you cannot choose another path.

[@tougeattack123]

she migh be good looking but its not a beauty contest

[@lightstar1053]

I think the problem was hyping her up so much, the psychological effect was making her think she was better than she was

[@jenHry-ng3pw]

Kind of that modern beautiful girl syndrome. Getting huge unearned attention for her looks on social media. That didn't translate to tell world, maybe except some free money. Resulting mental health issues. The girls are difficult to blame here. When you get 10x more attention and money for your looks not skills, it messes up the head of everybody. More accomplished friends with much less "success" get jealous. Also they know the beauty has expiring day and nothing can be done with it. Quite depressing IMO.

[@thescarecrow897]

shes indeed beautiful

[@froggy3496]

your honor, that was clearly a clean lift. Just look at her

[@scamboz]

after an accident during training I failed all my lifts on stage. It doesn't feel nice and it can brake a personality if there's no correct support by the trainers.

[@sciencesimply8745]

Being that attractive she could've made easy money and fame following a different easy endure. But she is doing weightlifting which is a very taxing and competitive. Admirable!

[@vigilantradiance]

Dude what the hell is this title

[@jacksampson7711]

Pause at :14 sec... What is that?

[@King-sd5vg]

agressive openers have proven time and time again to be a bad strategy especially if you're looking to qualify for an event. You shouldn't have to worry about actually posting a total, you should worry were that total gets you

[@drewyoung2102]

More than most guys is a bit silly. She is distracted by fame and bad habits.

[@benchgoblin]

she’s 22, most guys I see can’t squat or deadlift as much as her because they refuse to learn how to do it, much less front squat jerk snatch overhead squat etc

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@benchgoblin yeah i wish to be lucky as her since she onluy do that in her life lol its just luck and good trainers

[@ROLNIKxPL]

"Link in bio"

[@covingtoncreek]

It's a minor thing but the way she hyperextends her left elbow makes me cringe. I hope that doesn't lead to injury. I'm sure she obviously knows what she's doing.

[@alexojideagu]

She can lift more than most non gym guys because she practices every day, not because of strength. Proper lifting Technique

[@Martina-vk3wy]

exactly lol and she is in a school and train twice a day dont need to think of nothing else. lucky her. she s just lucky. i m 25 i train by myself since 2 years and i can lift 65kg..i would like to see how many people can alone get to that weight without help and in the while work and study too! she is just lucky, and not even that strong considering that who do the same as her lift like 100kg in snarch and 130 in cj lol

[@Potato_Quality7]

She also lifts almost double her weight.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@Potato_Quality7 pretty normal when y train in a school twice a day for 8 years :)

[@tessjess1]

She is a champion no matter what....

[@Noodliest]

Hollywood would hire her.

[@stahudym1096]

Well, after all I think Michaelia is more beautiful, also have stronger mental and that's the point to the beauty

[@stahudym1096]

But they both still are my biggest crushes

[@salvist7717]

Chin up darling you will be fine you can do it.

[@larryboi2706]

team italy being overrated about to end? All they do is bomb out at weights which just barley gets them into top 10. And Nino cant even make any lifts he just looks the same. Please all weightlifting media, film the better athletes instead

[@lancel316]

why not start slow and builld up confident with every success. What the benefit of lifting heavy from the start?

[@carlosrobles5591]

Beautiful woman.

[@andrabook8758]

It's the form. Form keeps breaking bc she's not strong enough to do the weights easily, she's totally over-reaching.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

Its what i said too ..her pr is 100. 104 too mucj

[@andrabook8758]

@@Martina-vk3wy Giulia? Whatcha' talking about, she's can't even hit the 90s properly. Her trainers are really letting her down. This is ridiculous. She should know what her max is PRIOR to competition. You don't try to PR during your show by adding on 10+ more than your usual PR... jeez. She needs to spend less like in the mirror and more time in the gym.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@andrabook8758 true..

[@fergomez6969]

This lady wasn't ready, mental and phisically for this contest. She must focus much more in her athletic development than in her social networks.

[@ATLTraveler]

Coming from a man who has probably never stepped foot out of his mom’s basement.

[@_baller]

She’s like the real Wonder Woman

[@LukaSchmidt27]

So Giulia won't go to Paris?

[@Koroar]

Nah not even close really

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@Koroar funny is she thought she was lol

[@bennettprudhomme]

I deserve that title not her

[@jackie7892]

Sadly Olympic is all about strength and power, not beauty

[@raksh9]

How is that sad? The Olympics was always about performance, looks are an added bonus but never a part of competition.

[@gustavocvieira8584]

​@@raksh9It's sad for her

[@QuanTanRs]

She gets hate for no reason

[@shino8854]

Mihaela and Zarate are just as beautiful and stronger.

[@James13234]

Found the mihaela cambei comment 🎉

[@brotendo]

Blame the coaches for poor weight selection

[@alanshezar8163]

We believed in you Giulia!

[@stojo33]

Will never understand why is this even a thing...why do you need weight classes in weightlifting...the winner should be the one who can lift the most...who cares about "i can lift the most in the 60kg" category really? Sure you can lift as much as any high school senior boy after a summer of training...

[@callisoncaffrey]

First time I heard of her. I'll allow it though.

[@nvm7047]

What a cutie

[@sensah100]

Man i hope she is ok

[@user-ro8jl2qq2e]

Какая красивая девушка! А ещё и спортсменка! 🌷👏👏

[@user-ig8qu3ro1v]

Some thing On mind /u ok

[@adarshraj4218]

Too much emotions. All the crying and weeping

[@johncherskov5755]

This is true in any sport. If you aren't at an olympic level, or near to it, then it's better off being beautiful or just focus on health. I do this and also I am typically above-average in any group doing runs, obstacle courses, etc.. While this isn't sound advice then for everyone, I just think people are stupid and will focus on the wrong things. Yes lifting is a sport, but top male/female lifters will be bulky. No offense intended but on one really thinks the bulky body is beautiful. It may be she is in the spotlight for being pretty, but she is basically also at a far above-average level of lifting, for her body type, which is good.

[@AweSean-wv3xo]

reasonable take

[@gold6813]

They got what they wanted and went viral

[@wreckingballswings]

really not trying to be rude or mean... but I guess that alot of the attention on her is due to her good looks. If she wouldnt be such a looker, not many would probably notice her or her accomplishments (which are great). Its a bit like that beautiful blonde russian tennis player in the 90s, Anna Kournikova, she was never in the elite ranks but was the darling of the sport and a favourite with the advertisement industry.

[@erolc82]

the modeling industry would definitely take her in! She's a pretty girl indeed -- but again, let's not discard all the hard working she goes through! She's among the best and should be respected and celebrated for it!

[@gremlin2723]

No

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@gremlin2723 they have no idea about modeling ahahahah i do that barely and i m tall 170 cm...she is 145 i met her she is a kid. photography make lot but if y meet her in stteet y would thimk she is 12.

[@bt-demon5964]

@@Martina-vk3wy i see you on every comment 💀💀💀

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@bt-demon5964 cause y look for me

[@user-ig8qu3ro1v]

Hey u ok

[@dasdodo851]

far from olympic level, and also giulia miserendino is way better lookig and more accomplished :)

[@SirWashed]

bad coaching. shouldnt come out that heavy. get a lighter lift in, boost the confidence and then knock out the big weights.

[@deafanddumb6329]

Bedsauce is that you?

[@Revener666]

"The most beautiful" ? Nah that would be Katherin Echandia. anyway ... :)

[@jamessalemi1477]

SIMPLE : DARLING JULIA, THIS SICILIAN IN FLÓRIDA PRAYS FOR YOU...NON STAI TRIESTE😅 FORZA AZZURI !!🇮🇹

[@carastone3473]

"The most beautiful weightlifter in the world..." what an odd sentence. What on Earth do LOOKS have to do with it? NOTHING. Sounds like sexism disguised as a compliment.

[@RobertRedway]

"most beautiful" is debatable. one thing that isnt debatable is what they lift. she failed.

[@marcelotapia3970]

Who do you think is the most beautiful

[@bestopinion9257]

Most beautiful in weightlifting is not debatable as long aren't too many pretty girls there.

[@Milliardo5]

Not too many who's beautiful when it comes to weightlifting. I see in her category though that there are more beautiful.ladies.

[@skullmexa9651]

💔💔💔💔…nou! Paris but she is HERMOSA ❤️❤️❤️

[@jmcsquared18]

"The most beautiful weightlifter in the world" Mihaela Cambei would like to have a word with you.

[@mossoconnor4417]

Guilia Maserendino

[@thorthewolf8801]

Cambie isnt even in the ballpark. She has a really weird face with lots of makeup. However performance wise, the situation is completely reversed, Imperio isnt even close to Cambei.

[@nedliu7495]

They are both very beautiful lifters at the top of their game. Respect for both athletes

[@danjonmills]

I'd call Cambei hot, or sexy, not necessarily beautiful. Imperio is beautiful.

[@jmcsquared18]

@@thorthewolf8801 have you even seen Cambei in a bikini? Google image a little before talking nonsense lmao

[@mossoconnor4417]

I’m sorry but Guilia Maserendino is cuter

[@TheTribeOfTheChosenSubliminals]

She's already won:) she's already the most beautiful weightlifter in the world. She will come back stronger 😁🥰

[@UserUserUser-jg8zs]

Mihaela Cambei >>>>> Guilia Imperio.

[@jaywhite8659]

Lift more than most guys in the world? Which guys are u talking about?

[@thisusedtobeme]

Tiny people crying about not being the "strongest" tiny weightlifter.

[@flossordie2256]

Why is this lady crying all the time?

[@alfonsorodriguez6437]

Should retire and become a cute model.

[@Mrcheesydancer]

She's beautiful for a weightlifter, she would get outcompeted as a model.

[@Martina-vk3wy]

too small lol she is only 1.45 ahahah

[@zubbyy]

Alfonso suca pallonzole dai

[@Ale55andr082]

@@Martina-vk3wy it is not a matter for a woman

[@Martina-vk3wy]

@@Ale55andr082 lmao it is. I m 165 and i cant work for brands cause that . She cant even do that free

[@greenhotpippers6153]

She was the only reason I would have watch the Olympic... tooo bad

[@henkondemand]

Her main claim to fame is her beauty, not her results. It takes more than being pretty to be up there with the best, you can't punch your ticket to Paris by having a few million views on KZbin.

[@crossbow3539]

Crying there’s no crying in weight lifting!

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Beautiful she may be but, unfortunately, I've yet to see her ever smile.

[@WinstonCorneilius]

Mihaela is better in both looks and lifts imo

[@Projectmuaythai]

Imma knock you out Winston! IAM the best muay Thai champion! Just kidding!you go king 👑

[@tvo6453]

She should have used better PED.

[@theBirdsEyeV1ew]

Damn she looks just like my ex. I should not watch her videos anymore.

[@tomshepard9050]

Maybe less makeups and more focus.

[@smartvillain5628]

You mean the weightlifter with most make up and face paint

[@Insolation1]

Where do you think the sponsorship money comes from?

[@Coach_Jean]

Her coaches suck

[@Thats_E]

she bad

[@powernab8457]

Looks don't lift weights!!

[@princerak8881]

Stop simping

[@UserUserUser-jg8zs]

She is mid.

[@irshadazeez4764]

Imagine lifting the weight of being a babe plus the lifts itself lol Thats like a 2 X on the mental game

[@sbug51]

this was the least useful video that I have listened to. thank you for your nothing burger

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Definitely hot.

[@giovannimangone9448]

Your pronounciation of “Imperio” is annoying

[@thelegend6172]

MID AF

[@respectedmastermind]

She could make bank selling training programs and sponsoring brands, she doesnt really need to succed in the sport that requires usually you pinning to win, look at clarence kennedy video about drug testing in weightlifing

[@NESSUNOroadto205kgmarcoptsquat]

Giulia forzaaaa

[@snorlaxcom]

needs more roids

[@m.abhishekvarma3655]

?