Vasileios Karakatsanis | 488kg Total | IPF Junior Worlds 2024

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[@matthewfrisicaro8650]

Why was the third bench no lift??

[@powerlifting-world]

I am not sure why. I think the referee said it was because of the rack command 😕

[@JoshuaOdionson]

I didn't look like he jumped the rack command, unless the audio is desynced there, and only there, which i doubt.

[@greece166]

@@powerlifting-worldThey counted the small adjustment that he made with his shoulder at the start as him initiating the lift without getting the start command

[@powerlifting-world]

thank you for clarifying

[@vanastep2180]

a very strong athlete, but two platforms on the bench press is too much

[@lukesturch5076]

Ikr surely he’d get better leg drive from just one

[@marokha907]

he did use one at the last attempt + he's short he has to use them

[@vanastep2180]

@@marokha907 I know that they can use platforms but in my opinion, two platforms already give an advantage rather than equalize

[@JoshuaOdionson]

I think the rules state that they must be within a height range to use them, making them only an option for athletes who's feet wouldn't touch the ground or barely touch the ground otherwise.

[@greece166]

@@lukesturch5076I am his coach.He trains in a small village without any blocks(pretty much all of his benches are feet up).We changed it to one for his last attempt