List of world records in Olympic weightlifting


This is a list of world records in Olympic weightlifting. These records are maintained in each weight class for the snatch lift, clean and jerk lift, and the total for both lifts.
The International Weightlifting Federation restructured its weight classes in 1993, 1998 and 2018, nullifying earlier records.

Current records

Men

Women

Historical records

Men (1998–2018)

Men (1993–1997)

Men (1973–1992)

Men (1920–1972)

Women (1998–2018)

Women (1988–1992)