Tandem weightlifters set world record

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German weightlifters Almir Velagic (L) and Matthias Steiner set a new world record lifting a total of 330 kilos on a tandem barbell during the 20011 Sports Gala 'Ball des Sports' at the Rhein-Main Hall on February 5 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

By Rich Shulman

Yet another sport I haven't heard of . . . which reminds me of the famous "Hans and Franz" skit from Saturday Night Live.

Hans and Franz, starring Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon.

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Comment author avatarSumMary

"It's two, two two lifts in one!"

"Twice as good in stereo."

    Reply#1 - Tue Feb 8, 2011 9:49 PM EST
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