Chinese Weightlifting Explained: How Athletes Are Recruited and Trained – with Steph Gregory

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How are weightlifters in China developed and recruited? What does their day-to-day schedule look like? What support systems are in place for elite lifters? Dr. Stéphane Gregory breaks down training, rehabilitation, medical care, competition qualification, and more.

Dr. Stéphane Gregory is a Canadian chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist with over 15 years of experience working in high-performance sport. He currently leads Sports Rehabilitation for Guangxi Province in China and consults for the Chinese Olympic Committee, supporting national teams in weightlifting, gymnastics, wrestling, and track & field. His expertise lies in managing rehabilitation, load, and performance continuity to help Olympic and world-level athletes maintain competitive readiness without interrupting their training.

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