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    Istanbul

    IWF celebrates its centenary (10 June 1905, Duisburg, Germany).

    4th March, IWF Congress, Istanbul: With effect of 1st May, the weight of the barbell must always be a multiple of 1.0 kg.

    A World Record is only valid if it exceeds the previous one (individual lift or total) by 1.0 kg.