Karlos Nasar is arguably the biggest name in the current state of Olympic style weightlifting. His performances are always highly anticipated and it was no different with the recent 2024 IWF World Weightlifting Championships. The competition is taking place from December 6-15 in Manama, Bahrain, with hundreds of elite athletes coming to compete. Karlos appeared in the 89-kilogram weight class, where he set new Snatch and Total World Records.
Karlos Nasar’s Full Performance Overview
Snatch
Karlos Nasar opened up with a 170-kilogram (374.8-pound) to warm up for the heavier attempts that he planned to achieve in the following minutes. It did not take long for Nasar to set the standard in his division, snatching 176 kilograms (388 pounds) on his second attempt. More than 20 athletes competed in the snatch event, but none of them managed to even beat Nasar’s second attempt.
With the event win in his pocket, Karlos Nasar was able to take a risk on his final attempt. Having no one to compete against, Nasar decided to go for the world record. In doing so, he loaded 183 kilograms (403.4 pounds) on the bar. What game next was one of the most impressive feats of strength ever seen in the sport. He completed the entire lift within seconds, setting a World Record and letting out a celebratory scream.
- 170 kilograms (374.8 pounds)
- 176 kilograms (388 pounds)
- 183 kilograms (403.4 pounds) — U89KG IWF World Record
*Yeison Lopez held the previous U89KG IWF Snatch World Record of 182-kg (401.2-lb). He set the record at the 2024 IWF World Cup.
Clean & Jerk
The expectations were high for Karlos Nasar’s Clean & Jerk, as it is usually the better event for him. He started off relatively easy, crushing 210 kilograms (463 pounds) without nearly any effort at all.
With that out of the way, Karlos Nasar loaded 222 kilograms (489.4 pounds) for his second attempt. He was once again successful and seemingly capable of adding some more weight to the bar. Despite that, with this lift, Karlos achieved a Total of 405 kilograms (892.9 pounds), which marked a new World Record.
Karlos Nasar also loaded 225 kilograms (496 pounds) for his final Clean & Jerk, hoping to sweep his third World Record of the competition. He managed to get the bar above his head, but failed to show control at top, prompting the judges to give him red lights.
- 210 kilograms (463 pounds)
- 222 kilograms (489.4 pounds)
- Unsuccessful — 225 kilograms (496 pounds)
Total — 405 kilograms (892.9 pounds) — U89KG IWF World Record
*Karlos Nasar held the previous U89KG IWF World Record of 404-kg (890.7-lb). He set that record at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Watch both of Nasar’s lifts here:
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Karlos Nasar has achieved pretty much everything in the sport of weightlifting, having won the World Championships, 2024 Olympics, and numerous other elite competitions. He also holds all three IWF World Records in the 89-kilogram weight class, which perfectly shows just how far ahead he is compared to his rivals. He is still just 20-years-old, meaning that he will likely remain on top for many years to come.
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