Sinclair Scores
Sinclair scores are used to more fairly compare lifters of different body weights.
The score is obtained by multiplying the lifter's Snatch and Clean & Jerk total
by a coefficent which is based on body weight.
The total lifts of the gold medal winners in every weight class at each Olympic Games
are used to determine the formula that will be used for calculating Sinclair coefficients.
Thus, Sinclair coefficients and scores are only valid for the four-year period commencing on
1 January of the year immediately following an Olympic Games.
Sinclair coefficients 2021 ‑ 2024
Accounting for Age
Meltzer-Faber coefficients (for men) or Huebner-Meltzer-Faber (for women) attempt to take
into account the fact that strength and speed generally begin to diminish once an athlete reaches the age
of about 30. These may be used in combination with Sinclair coefficients (for example, in Masters'
competitions) to produce a 'Sinclair-Meltzer-Faber' or a 'Sinclair-Huebner-Meltzer-Faber' score.
The calculator can be used to find your Sinclair score and (if you're 30 or older)
your age -adjusted score.
Reference: https://www.imwla.com/calculator
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