How is the weight lifted categorized in Olympic weightlifting?

By age groups

By gender

By different weight classes

By time duration

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C. By different weight classes

In Olympic weightlifting, competitors are categorized by different weight classes, ensuring fair competition among athletes of similar body weights.

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