Monthly Archives: December 2011

Decadence and Depravity in Venice: a non-weightlifting journey into academia

Posted on December 10, 2011 by David Boffa

A couple years ago one of the heavy-hitting academic groups was holding its annual conference in Venice. I wasn’t presenting a paper there or chairing a session or doing any job interviews, but I was living in Rome at the … Continue reading →

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Greatist.com article on the Championships

Posted on December 5, 2011 by David Boffa

For some further thoughts on the scene at the 2011 World Weightlifting Championships–and why the US continues to struggle at the international level–check out: http://www.greatist.com/fitness/2011-world-weightlifting-championships/

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