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In weightlifting, when an athlete misses all three attempts in the snatch or the clean and jerk, failing to post a total, it is known as ________.
Question

In weightlifting, when an athlete misses all three attempts in the snatch or the clean and jerk, failing to post a total, it is known as ________.

A.

Bombing-out

B.

Take-off

C.

Delivery

D.

Attempt

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: A) Bombing-out
Explanation:

In weightlifting, "bombing-out" occurs when an athlete fails to successfully lift a single attempt in either the snatch or the clean and jerk, leading to disqualification from the competition.
Since the lifter is unable to register a total, they are considered to have "bombed out."

Information Booster:
  • Bombing out means the lifter does not advance in the competition and receives no ranking.
  • This is a common challenge in high-pressure events like the Olympics and World Championships.
  • Lifters often strategize their starting weights to avoid the risk of bombing out.
Additional Information:
Take-off:  it is common in gymnastics and aviation.
Delivery:  it refers to throwing or passing in sports like cricket and baseball.
Attempt: A general term in weightlifting.

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