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How many kilograms does an Olympic weightlifting bar weigh for men?

20

Background

An Olympic weightlifting bar for men weighs exactly 20 kilos. It is 2.20 meters long. Plates are loaded on each side of the bar. Women use a shorter bar that weighs 15 kilos. Clean and jerk records have reached over 260 kilos in total weight.

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