What is the heaviest class of weight-lifting?
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The heaviest class of weight-lifting is the heavyweight class, which is for lifters who weigh more than 105 kg (231 lb).
In weight-lifting competitions, the heavyweight class is the highest class and is typically reserved for lifters who weigh more than 105 kg (231 lb). This class is often considered to be the most prestigious and competitive of all weight-lifting classes. In Olympic weight-lifting, the heavyweight class is limited to lifters who weigh no more than 109 kg (240 lb).
The Current Guinness Record for most weight lifted by a human is now held by the two-time Canada's Strongest Man winner Gregg Ernst. Having already been watched by over 1,000 people lifting two grown oxen, in July 1993, Ernst lifted 2,422.2kg (5340lb), making this officially the world's heaviest lift.