Olympic weightlifting is a competitive sport that involves two main lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. Athletes lift a barbell loaded with weights from the ground to an overhead position in a series of explosive movements. The goal is to lift the maximum weight possible in each lift. Competitors are categorized by weight classes, and each athlete has three attempts for each lift. The best successful lift from each category is combined to determine the overall winner. Olympic weightlifting is featured in the Summer Olympics and requires strength, technique, and flexibility.