How This Athlete Disrupted The Olympics And Shocked The Weightlifting World

Elreen Ando shocked the weightlifting world, knocking out 4 x Olympian and Olympic champion Hidilyn Diaz with the save of the competition.

The two weightlifters from the Philippines were locked into an incredible battle for the only available Olympic spot. Both needed personal bests to do it, both tried them, only one succeeded.

[saphna]

the way she took that defeat though was class, true athlete:)

[Okerokeka]

Hidilyn Diaz inspired me to get into lifting. When I saw her lift at the 2020 Olympics I realized I'd be her age at 2024 and thought there was nothing stopping me from being able to do what she does. Sad to see she was defeated, but she'll always be a hero in my book

[alexable]

Love the story videos especially with the set up explaining the goals and consequences as someone not that well informed

[yashmczikes]

so much talent being shunned away from being on display at the Olympics because of that stupid rule of 1 competitor per country per category :(

[aeryth]

Hidilyn is 34, I believe.. it makes sense that she wudnt be as strong as she was then.. 34 is crazy impressive to still be weightlifting

[namelesswarrior]

Sheer will & determination of Ando got her through

[spootneek-nu]

super proud of both these athletes as a Filipino who does and watches the sport casually. I'm still however really confused about the reason in change in weight class for Diaz. Could have gone for another 55kg podium before retirement.

[amylewis]

Brilliant story telling in this video - thank you!!!
What is the plan for the watch party during the Olympics?

[brent]

Great suspense in the editing! Loved it.

[kipwonder]

This was cinematic! Great presentation 👏👏👏

[zbigniewczaykowski]

Reminds me of the mid 1990's when the USA had the top 12 400 m runners in the world, they could only send 3 to the Olympics and won the gold, silver and bronze .The guy who came in 4th can say he came 4th in an Olympic final, but in reality he knew he wasn't even in the top 10 globally.

[AngelicaRollan]

go elreen kayang kaya mo ipanalo ang laban this August 8 fight pinoy ata tayo palaban God bless u pusong pinoy 💪 ❤❤

[LiwaySaGu]

This was not Hidilyn's weight class... her weight category was taken out

[gjune]

Every country should be allowed to send 3 athelete per weight class. Stop this bs

[cheeks]

Once again, the olympic qualifying system has ruined our great sport.

[chachingsaams]

Why??? other sport categories have more than one representatives from the same country which is ridiculous. That means they have more probability of winning. If the rule on weightlifting is there should only be one, then all categories should be the same. How in the world is it fair that for gymnastics as an example there are 2 or more participants from China and other countries?? How is that fair for other countries who only has one participant?? how is that a fair ruling???

[Nottherebutthere]

No, never heard of her or saw her before. Good for her!

[DRAVIASTUDIO]

What I like with this sport is that there no hidding place.
No hit on the other body. Just you and the iron cylinders.
unlike F1(wich I appreciate but still lack the one vs one ).

[fukyuyuetoob]

They both should go. As backup, encase of injury.

[fukyuyuetoob]

Have them change weight categories, so more chances of gold.