Group A consists of the highest seeded lifters in a specific weight class category. These athletes have submitted the heaviest entry totals for the current sports competition. This group usually competes last because they move the largest amounts of weight. Competing in this group allows the lifters to react to the scores of others. It also provides the most excitement for the audience and the television cameras. The winner of Group A typically wins the overall gold medal for that class. An athlete enters Group A by proving their strength in previous sanctioned events. Watching this group allows beginners to see the best technical form in the world.
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