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Olympic Weight Lifting Workshop with Alexander Varbanov

Olympic Weight Lifting Workshop

Alexander Varbanov will be conducting this workshop which will provide a specific overview of the Olympic lift, the Snatch.  Who is Alexander Varbanov?

  • Born in Bulgaria in 1964, elite lifter in the 75 kg. weight class
  • Summer Olympics and World Championship medals:  3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
  • 10 world records (2 still in the Guinness Book)
  • European Champion – 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987
  • World Champion – 1983, 1985, 1986
  • 215.5 kg (that’s 475 pounds!) Clean & Jerk, 382.5 kg total
  • Masters Degree in Sports, National Sports Academy of Bulgaria
  • Honoured Master of Sports and Associate Professor at ECACEC, Chile
  • 35 years of experience competing and coaching national teams in Spain, France, Germany, Bulgaria, and Chile

This workshop will take place on Saturday, November 29th, 2014 at 10:30 am here at Fortis Fitness.  It will run approximately 2.5 hours.  It will specifically and extensively cover the Snatch lift.  A formal certificate of attendance will be provided for all those who participate.  Non-members are welcome to attend!

Space is limited to 16 people.  You must pre-register by paying for this workshop.  The price is $65.00 + $8.45 HST ($73.45)

If you are interested in attending please email us at info@fortisfitness.ca and make arrangements to pay with Ninette c 647 717 6418 or simply drop payment through the mail slot in the office door at the gym.

Thank you!