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Weight Class Category Names

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IKLF International Kettlebell Lifting Federation

BOLT uses the same category names for men and women but with different weight ranges: Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, and Unlimited. Men approximate ranges: Lightweight (up to ~68-73kg), Middleweight (~73-85kg), Heavyweight (~85-95kg), Unlimited (95+kg). Women approximate ranges: Lightweight (up to ~53-58kg), Middleweight (~58-68kg), Heavyweight (~68-75kg), Unlimited (75+kg). Exact cutoffs should be verified when iklf.org is restored.

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Source: IKLF BOLT Competition Rules & Ranking System (compiled from IKLF website, KB Fit Britt analysis, Legendary Strength, Sweat RX, and research documents)

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